I’m completely charmed by this short film by Japanese director, Kosai Sekine. Not only does it satisfy my deep love of Japan, Japanese convenience stores and eccentricity in general, but it has a subtle message about being your true self and finding where you belong in the world.
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November 23, 2009 at 8:07 pm
Zippy Mama
Love it! Though parts of it nearly gave me an anxiety attack. 🙂
November 23, 2009 at 10:27 pm
Bob Weisenberg
Great little film. I didn’t know what a bonesetter was, so I found this definition:
A bonesetter is a practitioner of joint manipulation. Before the advent of chiropractors, osteopaths and physical therapists, bonesetters were the main providers of this type of treatment in the world. Bonesetters would also reduce joint dislocations and ‘re-set’ bone fractures.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bonesetter
Bob Weisenberg
November 24, 2009 at 7:43 am
vanessa
very sweet!
November 24, 2009 at 8:18 am
amy woods
Great little film. I feel for the guy. You should see my desk. It’s very neat.
November 24, 2009 at 2:46 pm
Nikki Chau
Thank you so much for posting this Roseanne! It reminds me of Monk, the tv show about a detective with an extreme OCD, have you seen it?
And thanks for the bonesetter definition Bob!
November 24, 2009 at 3:11 pm
girlwarrior
I have not seen Monk, but I will look it up. Am currently immersed in Dexter, which is actually really good this season.
I also appreciated your definition of bonesetter, Bob! I assumed it was some kind of mistranslation. I wonder if bonesetters still practice, since there are chiropractors and osteopaths in abundance everywhere. Maybe they still practice in Japan?
While I did love this film, I was turned off by all the products (Pringle’s, Cup-a-Noodle, Fanta ~ though got warm fuzzies at seeing familiar Japanese products like Pocky and Boss Coffee). But it is a convenience store, and that stuff is everywhere. Anyway, I’m reading a lot of Naomi Klein right now and hypersensitive to product placements and branding in general.
November 24, 2009 at 9:29 pm
Laykah
Thank you for sharing this, Roseanne.
I’ve never heard of the director before, even though I’m a Japanese.
I’m glad you like Japan!
I love the message and kind of something along the line of what you said, reminded me of this video called “Home is in every moment”. http://www.lonelyplanet.tv/Clip.aspx?key=15D6050C440E97E9
This was my husband’s work for Lonely Planet and love the message of the video as well. Pls delete the link if it’s not appropriate 🙂 .
Hope you’ll like it and thanks for your blog.
November 25, 2009 at 12:03 am
girlwarrior
I love your husband’s video. It’s very sweet and genuine. Thanks for sharing!
I love Japan ~ I lived there for 2 years and it will always hold a special place in my heart. I also spent a lot of time in Japanese convenience stores!
November 25, 2009 at 12:42 am
Bob Weisenberg
Yes, thank you Laykah. I love the “Home is in every moment” video as well and love the parallels to Yoga philosophy.
(I also lived in Japan for two years when I was in high school.)
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November 26, 2009 at 9:09 pm
YogaSpy
I, too, have a Japanese connection and absolutely loved this film. The Pocky and packaged onigiri (or musubi) (nori-wrapped rice balls) cracked me up. The quirkiness reminds me of one of my all-time favorite movies, Tampopo.
You are right that there is a larger message here. Embrace your quirks. Don’t try to fit yourself into round holes.
Many, many thanks!
November 30, 2009 at 7:49 am
Donna
Talk about taking me back in time. Felt like I was back in Japan, walking the streets, shopping at our corner convenience store for an onigiri fix. Thanks for sharing. Loved the be yourself and you’ll find your place in this world message.
Will be in Montreal next week so am roaming your site looking for things to do/places to visit. Thanks for representing la belle ville!