Went to watch Cape No 7 with the folks at Cine. Wanted to catch the show a few days ago but it seemed like there's not many cinemas that are screening. In fact, the only that I can gather is "The Cathay."Honestly, I was pretty lost at the beginning of the show, especially with much of the dialogues in Japanese and in Hokkien(Taiwanese style). But I was glad I stayed awake through the show as I managed to piece together a much better picture as the story unfolded. I must say there are alot of different plots intertwined together:
1. 阿嘉（范逸臣 飾演）and 友子 (田中千繪 飾演)
Ah Gan was a devastated lead singer whom almost gave up singing after failing to strike fame in Taipei after a grueling 15 years of trying. And what followed soon after he returned to his hometown was this sporadic chemistry with the Tomogo. Kind of interesting to see how the spark of romance is developed between the two loggerheads. And the most most touching scene from the show would be when Ah Gan embraced TOmogo at the beach prior to the performance where he asked Tomogo not to leave or he'll leave with her. Sweet!
What I learnt from this is perhaps the need to not give up in times of failure. Just as like Ah Gan as shown, life is tough and you might not achieve what you desire or endeavor to achieve despite giving your very best. But as long as you never give up, opportunities do come by.
Another thing is that love/romance may come knocking when we are least expected. Ha... Ah Gan and Tomogo surely do not seem like the perfect couple at the start of the show; communication problem and conflict of their personalities... But they have surely broken the wall of separation between them. I reckon all it takes at times, maybe a little initiative.
2. 水蛙（夾子小應 飾演） and 老闆娘 (佩甄 飾演)
I can't say I totally agree with Frog on his rather twisted philosophy on the mating of frogs and how he manage to disillusioned himself into thinking that it is actually okay even when applied on the human context. Ha... Still I do admire his deep devotion for his boss' wife. Kind of rare, especially in present times where affection seems to be just skin-deep (Maybe this is more of my own personal problem. Ha...).
3. 勞馬（民雄 飾演）
Speaking of devotion, I guess the epitome would definitely be the traffic policeman. His love for his wife is undoubted. It is kind of sad to know that his wife left him when he placed career over his family. What really saddens me is the fact that despite him repenting after his wrongs, his wife is no where to be found.
The lesson learnt would be to cherish what we have and not to regret only after we have lost what is in fact most precious and dear to us.
Oh! There is Ma La Song! Haha... I really admire his never-say-die attitude. Despite repeated rejections, he has never given up. I should really from him!
5. 日籍教師／歌手（中 孝介飾演）and 台籍友子（梁文音 飾演）
Well, how can I ever miss out the main characters which this story is based on. The divine love between the Japanese teacher and the Taiwanese lady. I was really confused to see scenes from the past being inserted into the present days and this was aggravated by the many Japanese dialogues. I missed out the starting few subtitles and was glad to at least comprehend much of it as the story developed.
Sometimes we wait a lifetime waiting for some answers to our burning questions. If the answers are given in time, the outcome could have been different.
There's also Shino and her daughter which I can't quite able to rack up anything about. Ha... Perhaps I''m feeling the ZZzz monster already.
Anyway, I love the film, how it manages to incorporate so many different side stories into one. Well, though I would to see more ... scenes between Ah Gan and Tomogo. Haha...
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Oh! I had an expensive dinner too! $41 per pax! I need to watch my expenses or I can forget about my Christmas dinners next week. Comparing this year to last's, I have clearly spent much more. Haiz...
Haha... After much consideration, I reckon there shall be no door gift. I'm dead broke. So sorry about that. =(
I reckon my plan for this year's countdown, is not to have any plan at all. If only I can have more time with... The differences are popping up every now and then... It's becoming more of a struggle.
Whatever the case is, make merry in the days to come before the start of next year! Cheers!
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