There’s a lot of talk about the “visceral power of film.” But Megane takes a step further, manifesting a process whereby the viewer can partake in the characters’ peace. As Yuji and Sakura prepare exquisite meals and practice playful exercises on the sand, we, like Taeko, begin to yield to their pace and absorb their benevolence. As all engage in “twilighting,” a pastime involving staring into space, we, too, find that our breathing deepens, our gaze relaxes. Watching Megane becomes a meditation.
A soulful journey rife with subtle “aha” moments, Megane is minimalist and quiet but never didactic or serious. Like a good Buddhist teacher, its unexpected humor delights and thaws us.", "video": { "@type": "VideoObject", "name": "Glasses - Episode 1", "description": "Watch Glasses - Episode 1 online.", "thumbnailUrl": "https://i.hndrama.com/image/drama/GLxq7c.jpg", "uploadDate": "2016-12-23", "embedUrl": "https://hndrama.cc/embed/drama/5639/1", "potentialAction": [ { "@type": "WatchAction", "target": { "@type": "EntryPoint", "urlTemplate": "https://dwish.pro/e/8ya9v8y5l0zz" } }, { "@type": "WatchAction", "target": { "@type": "EntryPoint", "urlTemplate": "https://dlions.pro/v/q99z5m16au35" } }, { "@type": "WatchAction", "target": { "@type": "EntryPoint", "urlTemplate": "https://dood.ws/e/8a2f15fthfsn" } }, { "@type": "WatchAction", "target": { "@type": "EntryPoint", "urlTemplate": "https://www.mp4upload.com/embed-tmp9epoakarw.html" } } ] }, "actor": [ { "@type": "Person", "name": "Mitsuishi Ken", "alternateName": "光石研", "birthDate": "September 26, 1961", "nationality": "Japanese", "description": "Ken Mitsuishi is a Japanese actor. He has appeared in films such as Chaos and Tokyo Playboy Club.", "image": "https://i.hndrama.com/image/people/B1Dl1_5c.jpg" }, { "@type": "Person", "name": "Kase Ryo", "alternateName": "加瀬亮", "birthDate": "November 9, 1974", "nationality": "Japanese", "description": "Ryō Kase (born November 9, 1974) is a Japanese actor. He grew up in Bellevue, Washington, where he lived until the age of seven.
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Ogigami Naoko was born in Japan and graduated from Chiba University before she studied film at the graduate school of University of Southern California, School of Cinema-Television. Her directorial debut, Yoshino’s Barber Shop (2004), was invited to the Berlin Film Festival. She achieved international success with her third film, Kamome Diner (2006). She received awards at the Berlin Film Festival with her next films Glasses (2007) and Close-Knit (2017). She also participated 2010 Asia Film Academy at Busan International Film Festival as a mentor.
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