In Full Bloom (2019)

In Full Bloom: Directed by Reza Ghassemi, Adam VillaSenor. With Tyler Wood, Yusuke Ogasawara, Hiroyuki Watanabe, Timothy V. Murphy. In post-WWII Tokyo, Japan’s undefeated Boxing Champion trains for his upcoming bout against the American challenger. Pitted amongst political tensions, the fighters’ parallel journeys will test the very limits of human spirit.

“There is beauty in this film that you will rarely find in cinema nowadays. Every single shot has been so painstakingly crafted, colors exuberantly vibrant, with the scenery carefully chosen for each location so uniquely palpable itu0026#39;s breathtaking at even the most simple of moments.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThe story is about a boxing match, but if you think thatu0026#39;s the core of its purpose, you are inherently mistaken. This is about a fight yes, but a fight within ourselves is harder to overcome than merely hand to hand combat.nThe score is absolutely incredible, transcending you with each scene as it lays perfectly balanced with you emotionally.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eu0026#39;I suppose everyone is lost in their own wilderness.u0026#39; To quote Masahiro, you will definitely find yourself in the wilderness of our characters, as there is everything youu0026#39;d want in this story, with challenges and relationships built that you will carry with you long after this is over. You will laugh at loud at some moments, breaking you from the weight this fight has over beloved main characters. It does more than entertain, its invokes FEELING.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThe battle between these two warriors and within themselves is elegantly fought, purposely displayed for our minds to wander into our own battles.nItu0026#39;s passionate. Itu0026#39;s rage. Itu0026#39;s palpable emotionally. Its cuts deep into the true unwavering reminder of our own mortality.nu0026#39;Life is so tragically short, but beautiful.u0026#39;u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eItu0026#39;s everything I want in a story, and itu0026#39;s everything YOU should want. Well done team, well done.”