I picked Enlightenment Guaranteed for my fourteenth Foreign Film Friday.
Most of us have at one point or another sought enlightenment, greater spiritual understanding, and higher purpose. Some of through prayer and meditation, some through pot and sex, some through physical activity. We searched in our late teens during college, when we hit our Saturn Return at 28, some later once the kids had grown and putting food one the table wasn’t as much of a struggle.
For two German brothers their journey begins in middle age, one who is a devout seeker of enlightenment and the other who’s marriage has just fallen apart and has no where else to go.
Their journey into Japan and the Zen Monastery where they will find enlightenment is hysterical, heart-warming, and painful.
One of the things I love about foreign films is learning about another culture. This film is unique because we get to see Japan for the perspective of a confused and overwhelmed outsider.
Both my husband and I really enjoyed this film, and have recommended it to friends many times. The ending might surprise you, but it’ll leave you feeling happy and maybe a bit enlightened.
Another great film – and a nice way to get insight into the culture of Japan.
Thanks, Alica.
Patti
Thanks Patti- I hope you get a chance to watch it. 🙂
I’m horrible about watching foreign films. I really love your Friday posts!
Than you- foreign films can be a lot fo fun I’m sure once you start watching them you’ll get hooked 🙂
Looks like a great movie, funny yet educational. I put it on “the list.” Thanks for sharing.
It’s very fun- make sure to let me know how you like it.
I enjoy foreign films too. I especially enjoyed Night Watch and Day Watch. I look forward to reading more Film Friday posts.
p.s. I’m in Group 33 (Paranormal) with you.
Thank you and nice to meet you :)I hope I review some movies you haven’t seen yet. I’m very excited about the campaign.
Hi Alica ~
I’m in the same paranormal romance group (2) as you in the Campaign! I love your Foreign Film Features post. I’m always looking at foreign films for the reason you listed – I like seeing other cultures from their own perspectives.
Anyway, glad to ‘meet’ you.
Stop by my blog over this weekend to get my first novel – which just released yesterday – Free! Claiming The Prize is a Contemporary romance/action/edgy-inspy romance.
Take care, Alica ~ Nadja
Congrats on the release of your book! I’ll definitely stop by. I’ve seen several authors post how they would love to write non-white characters but are afraid to because they don’t know enough about them- I certainly am no expert, but watching foreign films I feel like I can write characters of other nationalities and do a fair if not good job.
Thank you for stopping by it’s very nice to meet you too.
Alica
Well one thing about Netflix streaming i that I might be able to find this in their catalog.
I hope you can find it- I really enjoyed it- let me know what you think.