《啊!海军》并非军事电影史上的经典,甚至在原产国都掀不起多少波澜,但它展示的主题显然比电影本身更有意义,那就是“人”。当激昂的《元寇》乐曲声响起,当平田一郎凝望唱起《江田岛健儿之歌》的后辈海兵学子,当我们发现这个精神总是高度紧张的“政治人”也有同情、友爱、孝顺等自然道德,但这些道德却总是被有意识地扭曲和放置到次要位置的时候,那个困扰人类几千年的问题又摆在了我们面前:“我们应当如何生活?”或者,引用法国作曲家Ropartz充满文艺气息的发问:“Qui nous dira la raison de vivre(谁会告诉我们活着的理由)?
A miracle independent film capturing the growth of a single baby over a period of 3 years.
The film revolves around three struggling actors Michio, Gunji, and Enoken, who share a house together. One day, they find a baby girl left with a letter from Michio's ex-girlfriend. They name the child "Don-chan" and embark on the journey of raising her, despite their initial confusion. Directed by OKITA Shuichi, known for films such as "A Story of Yonosuke” and “The Fish Tale”, the movie is a self-produced project featuring OKITA and his actor friends, documenting the life of his own daughter from 6 months to 3 and a half years old. Shot entirely with a handheld camera, the film captures the heartwarming moments of Don-chan's growth and the challenges faced by the three men in nurturing her. The film was also shot on location in Ueda City, Nagano Prefecture, where Ueda Eigeki, a local theater, recommends the movie. Don-chan's growth is complimented along with the picturesque scenery of Bessho Onsen and Sugadaira Kogen. The heartwarming world of OKITA Shuichi, where drama and reality coexist in a mysterious harmony, unfolds throughout the film. From a crying infant, Don-chan grows to a point where she can speak her lines, and everyone's affectionate watch over her brings warmth and comfort to the viewers.