About the Film
Four-year-old Yang Yang lives with his single mother in Osaka. He has not seen his father, whom his Taiwanese mother met while studying in Japan, for months. A picture falls into his hands that shows the three smiling happily in front of a fireworks display. The painted picture brings back memories of the happy days as a family. The film sensitively accompanies the emotional world of the individual family members and accompanies worries and moments of happiness with which one can identify across national borders.
✨ The Watchlist Wizard Verdict
The Vibe: The Flower of Midsummer Night is a captivating and well-crafted entertainment movie from 2019. Directed by Nobu Takahashi, and starring Ariei Umefune, Kouki Hayashi, Jack Lee Four-year-old Yang Yang lives with his single mother in Osaka.
Time Investment: At a brisk 25 minutes, it's a tight, efficient movie that respects your time while delivering maximum impact.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for general audiences and genre enthusiasts. If you enjoy movies, The Flower of Midsummer Night deserves a spot on your watchlist.
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