Tears for You (2006)

With a title like "Tears for you" you kinda already know what you are getting at. All though I think that the translation is a bit tricky from the original title, which was originally the title of a song from a Japanese pop band. Like hinted in the synapsis of this movie, it has elements of an incest love story between two siblings in it, but they are only very subtle and not really fleshed out. Besides the incest, this movie has some other elements which give it a nice Japanese touch. For example they had a really nice traditional Japanese song supported with shamisen (Japanese string instrument) music at the end which was pretty nice. It also shows the islands of Okinawa. The story itself felt a bit cheesy. Some drama elements felt just so over amplified and out of proportion. But when you compare it to some drama, where a random catastrophe happens or someone gets some kind of illness (basically the reason for the drama comes from some uncontrollable source), I think "Tears for you" is more down to earth with its representation since it plays a bit with the idea that we ourselves are responsible for our own demise. I'm not quite sure if it was intentionally or just a plot device, but it felt refreshing to see an ordinary drama movie have such interesting plot elements. Also the acting in this movie makes the drama parts endurable. Especially Masami Nagasawa made a nice performance here. So overall I would say, if you are a sucker for Japanese culture, or you like shows with a bit of melodrama, I would recommend this movie for you. If you really can't stand cheesy stories then you should stay away from this movie.

Nada sô sô is a 2006 romantic movie, starring the handsome Satoshi Tsumabuki as the main actor, and Masami Nagasawa. It is a romantic movie, with cliché storyline, but a nice movie nonetheless.The story is about Yota (Satoshi) and Kaoru (Masami). They had to take care of themselves at a very young age as they were abandoned by their dad, & their moms have died due to sickness.Yota took the role of father-like role, looking after his sister, Kaoru. Yota undertook different jobs to provide money & food for him & his sister. Meanwhile, Kaoru study diligently & thus excelled in her studies.There are many funny moments, such as when Yota & Kaoru fights, which brings back one memory about the same things that happened when one were small. I almost cried (I am too proud to tell that I cried, but I have to admit even if I don't cry shed tears easily, I just couldn't hold the tears back in this movie).I have to give credit to both Satoshi & Masami, as they succeed in their acting. Their chemistry as siblings is totally believable, as are their feelings for each other which they try desperately hard to hide. They made the audiences connect to their acting, & to sympathize to their pain & struggle.The storyline has been used times & again, with predicable plots, but it is still refreshing to see that even with the storyline, the director is able to make it enjoyable & entertaining.Do not forget to have tissue paper ready, especially those who have soft heart, as there are many moments that would empty the tear duct. I watched it with my friends, & suffice to say I hear sobs throughout the movie. Be warned. =)

This movie is very touching it tells a story about how two different people can care for each other even though they are from different family. The acting is really top notch and the actress and actor really connects. I would say that Satoshi and Masami is a really nice combination of young actors and there recent works are really impressive.. I would recommend this title to everyone who enjoys a simple story that gives you a meaningful lesson and something in the end..You gotta watch out for some funny moments when Satoshi and Masami quarrel with each other just like a brother and sister fight...so go ahead and get your copy..also stay tuned after the the ending credits of the movie there's a bonus video especially for you ...I liked it :)

"Nada Sou Sou" means "never-ending tears" in the Japanese Okinawa dialect, but do not expect much tears from this movie.Don't get me wrong. Somehow, people expect to cry buckets just like Japanese films Crying Out Love and Be With You. Perhaps audiences are already spoilt with the proliferation of Korean tearjerkers.The premise of this movie is very 'Korean', reminiscent of Autumn in My Heart – A brother-sister relationship (not related of course), the struggles of love, filmed at scenic spots by the countryside. It drew light chuckles, with the all-so-familiar scene of little brother carrying the sister on the back along the beach. Music please.The movie is based on Rimi Natsukawa's hit song Nada Sousou in 2001 (made popular in Singapore by Joi Chua's Pei Wo Kan Ri Chu). However, a story of a young man falling in love with his step sister is nothing new. In fact, some of the subplots seems borrowed from other movies (Gigolo Wannabe, Crying Out Love). With a straight narrative like this, nobody needs to tell you what happens in the end.The main charm in the movie has to be the lead Satoshi Tsumabuki, last seen in Fast and The Furious. His sunshine personality and endearing smile would captivate most girls, and this is someone you can bring home to your mother with. No doubt, this movie will propel him to greater star status.His sister is cute in her own way, too cute perhaps. As she shrieks "NEE NEE" (brother) repeatedly at the top of her voice, you wish she was a mute sister.The characters are told to control the tears in the movie (through a light pinch on the nose). The director paints a rather optimistic and sanguine picture throughout, probably suggesting that this is meant to be a light romance piece, and may disappoint those expecting more.The appeal is in its subtlety. Keep your tissues.