Life is difficult, love makes it ultimately meaningful. The desire to quantify, interpret, compare, and contrast every experience through one's own epistemological lens is foolish, given the intangible nature of objective truth in a world of perception. Happiness is forged from within. Ryosuke Hashiguchi continues to astound me with his deeply affectual gaze. Earnest about the weight of existence, his characters are multifaceted vessels for his astute exploration of the human condition and the various modes in which people search for a sense of self. With All Around Us, the coercive effects of internalized pain are saliently expressed through the rocky but undeniably loving relationship between two individuals who consistently struggle to express their underlying emotions. The ability to let go of self-doubt is paramount for any meaningful pursuit of happiness, with the trials and tribulations of these two characters being largely constructed out of false pretenses such as emotional insecurities and at times, a lack of emotional intelligence, which distract them from their underlying love they share for one and other. A film which doesn't deny the difficulties of life while recognizing that the shared nature of existence is ultimately what makes it all worth it.
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