Movies Good to Watch from Year-End to Early Year

Goodbye for this year... Farewell...

It is already the last calendar of the year. I want to hold on to the single remaining page of the calendar like the last leaf, but time flows relentlessly. What to do at times like this? Watch a movie. As we wrap up the year, let's shake off all the worries and concerns from the past year and soothe our weary souls with movies to warmly welcome the upcoming New Year. Whether it's a year-end party, a family trip, or any other way to reflect on the year, there is probably no plan as cost-effective as watching a movie.

A Wonderful Life

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This is a black-and-white film that performs the magic of not being remembered just as a black-and-white movie, directed by Capra. George Bailey, who has devoted his life to serving the townspeople, reaches an extreme decision on Christmas Eve. Uncle Billy loses the business funds, and George, who tries to take responsibility, ends up facing imprisonment, and the company goes bankrupt?one misfortune after another. Then, the guardian angel Clarence appears and shows George a world where he was never born. Anyone who has ever imagined "What if I had never existed?" will realize through this film that extreme decisions are not the only options. It would be nice to watch it with family or friends from Christmas through the year-end and New Year and discuss the characters.

Eternal Sunshine

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When you think of , your mind probably goes to snow. Isn't there a famous scene where a man and woman lie on white snow? This film offers so much more than just a love story. The protagonist Joel decides to erase the memories of his ex-girlfriend Clementine, but the more he erases, the weaker his original intention becomes. Does erasing memories mean the relationship disappears or that one becomes a different person? Where do emotions like love and happiness truly come from? This film poses thoughtful questions perfect for the year-end and New Year. Of course, the cinematography is also outstanding. Since it is considered a life-changing film by many enthusiasts, if you haven't seen it yet, press the play button now.

If Cats Disappeared from the World

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If I were to trade my day equally, what would be appropriate? Can a day filled by removing important people or elements from my life truly be happy? The protagonist, who receives a terminal diagnosis after a bicycle accident, encounters a mysterious being who tells him he has only one day left. To extend his life, the being suggests removing one thing from the world each day. On the first day, the telephone disappears, and as a result, memories with his first love vanish. On the second day, movies disappear, and with them, his friendship with his best friend also disappears. His friend no longer remembers him. Then, the clock and the cat, which holds memories with his mother, are about to disappear. As memories and recollections vanish one by one, how will the protagonist's life change? You will find yourself deeply immersed in the protagonist's choices!

Ang: The Red Bean Paste Life Story

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An elderly woman visits a small shop selling dorayaki (red bean paste pancakes) loved by Doraemon. Thanks to her skill, the dorayaki becomes popular. You might wonder if life stories can come from a place selling dorayaki, but the process of carefully picking out impurities and stems from the well-ripened red beans, washing them carefully, and boiling them makes you hold your breath. Focusing wholeheartedly on something, pouring your heart into it, and passing it on?could this be life? This film invites such reflections. The beautiful scenery and atmosphere unfolding in the movie also add to its charm. In the noisy and bustling year-end, it might be nice to quietly enjoy this film.

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