The lives of two slum neighbors, one of a happy-go-lucky gambler and the other of a poor ronin, converge when the two get involved with the affairs of a powerful samurai official and his gangsters..
Is it worth your time? If you prefer movies where the camera doesn't jump around like a caffeinated teenager, then yes, settle in. Humanity and Paper Balloons is a slow, steady burn. You’ll probably hate it if you need a clear hero to root for or if you get twitchy when a scene lingers on a puddle for a few seconds too...
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"Is it worth your time? If you prefer movies where the camera doesn't jump around like a caffeinated teenager, then yes, settle in. Humanity and Paper Balloons is a slow, steady burn. You’ll probably hate it if you need a clear hero to root for or if you get twitchy when a scene lingers on a puddle for a few seconds too long. Honestly, the opening shots of the slums just feel... heavy. You can practically smell the wet wood and the stagnant water. The Ronin There’s this one guy, the ronin, who ..."
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