Jake Adelstein

There’s never been a more moving and thought-provoking TV drama about the lives and loves of Koreans under the Japanese Empire—and after. The Zainichi—are like the Jews of Japan and their history is unique. But how that story is told through the lives of complex characters is amazing. Historical drama with a heart. Mari Yamamoto, who has been a stellar friend and co-writer over the years, gives an incredible performance as Hana, one that will haunt the viewer as does the story of this drama. Give it time and you will be enriched. Like all good fairy tales there is also a moral to the story, if you search.

The film was released early in Japan. I watched it this morning (December 17) at 9:20 am. The 4th Matrix is not a reboot of the franchise but a nod to the original that gives fans a sense of closure that the ending lacked. A witty retread and great B grade Sci-Fi suspense thriller. It was nice to catch up with Mr. Anderson and Tiffany. Lower your expectations and you’ll enjoy it so much more.