The sun was shining that year

Kennedy 2021-12-30 17:18:13

"The Sunshine That Year" is an artistic biography of the Chilean coup d’etat, which shows how the coup d’etat crushes children’s friendship and everyone’s life through the child’s perspective. The condensed milk kiss between the boy and his sibling before the coup is worthy of It's called the magical pen, the ending of the girl's death and the boy's defense, it is chilling to watch, all kinds of conflicts, confrontations, contradictions and influences on people are also well expressed. Generally speaking, it is a good movie. It is recommended to understand first. The history of Chile and the background of the film are helpful for understanding.

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  • Jada 2022-03-25 09:01:19

    When Machuca and Strawberry Face appear, the music is almost always cheerful~ Even during the parade of the two divisions, it is a huge contrast with the final ending, and it is more in line with the title. The sun is shining only in those years, this kind of How can there be a happy ending in the context of the big era?

  • Shyann 2022-03-26 09:01:12

    The setting of the political background complicates and deepens the original simple youth story. The performances of the young actors are too raw and tender, and the plot is just okay.

Machuca quotes

  • Patricio Infante: Socialism might be better for Chile but not for us.

  • Silvana: [Speaking to Gonzalo] Your mama didn't look happy.