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madaboutharry

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5. I agree, all the subtleties are important parts of the story.

Reply to Tumbulu (Reply #4)

Wed Apr 6, 2022, 12:05 PM

Apr 2022

Last edited Wed Apr 6, 2022, 08:28 PM - Edit history (1)

I think the time jump is not more than a couple of years. I thought it was brilliant to move the story's end into the Covid epidemic. I felt that when she took off her mask and revealed that she had plastic surgery to take away the scar it signified how Misaki was letting go of the tragic landslide and all the guilt she carried over her mother.

To me the car represented the early love Yusuke shared with Oto.

I am also fascinated by this movie and plan to watch it again soon. I think seeing it a second time will bring a lot more understanding.

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Drive My Car, based on a short story by Haruki Murakami [View all] madaboutharry Mar 2022 OP

I'll agree, a touching film Auggie Mar 2022 #1

I savored it in 45 minute sessions. Tumbulu Apr 2022 #2

The driver in Korea is Misaki. madaboutharry Apr 2022 #3

I am still moved and fascinated by it Tumbulu Apr 2022 #4

I agree, all the subtleties are important parts of the story. madaboutharry Apr 2022 #5

Such insight! Thank you for pointing these out. Tumbulu Apr 2022 #6

Hear it was great! bif Apr 2022 #7