A farmer's boy, obsessed with his balsa-and-paper flying models and with dreams of real aircraft, develops a friendship with the daughter of the local squire, who introduces the lad to her pilot brother and his flying officer friends; through hard work, and despite the handicap of a lowly class status, he eventually succeeds in qualifying as a pilot and joining the air force..
This one, "Shingun," it's certainly not for everybody. If you're hoping for quick cuts or some kind of fast-paced action, well, you're gonna be disappointed, probably even a bit bored. But for those who appreciate a slower, thoughtful pace—especially fans of early Japanese cinema or just quiet underdog stories—there’s ...
Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Kiyohiko Ushihara
Edward LeSaint
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"This one, "Shingun," it's certainly not for everybody. If you're hoping for quick cuts or some kind of fast-paced action, well, you're gonna be disappointed, probably even a bit bored. But for those who appreciate a slower, thoughtful pace—especially fans of early Japanese cinema or just quiet underdog stories—there’s *something* here worth watching today. It’s got a real heart, even if it moves at its own speed. The film opens with this young farm boy, obsessed with his balsa-and-paper planes...."
Takeshi Sakamoto
Kōgo Noda
Japan
