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HACHIKO: a Dog, Faith and Devotion

HACHIKO: a Dog’s Story
Directed : Lasse Hallström
Written   : Stephen P. Lindsey
Starring : Richard Gere, Joan Allen, Sarah Roemer, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Erick Avari

Some say that dogs are human’s best friend. It’s nice to watch the film by Parker Wilson (Richard Gere) and his dog. The film of friendship between Parker and a dog named Hachiko was even able to give inspiration to the whole town about the meaning of true friendship, faith and devotion.

The meeting between Parker and Hachiko had actually happened by accident. Hachiko was a dog without a master who found by Parker when he got home from work. Parker was actually intended to return Hachiko for the owner. But finally Parker’s efforts failed, he decided to adopt Hachiko. (more…)

My Name is Khan, a Moslem story on 9/11

My Name is Khan
Directed by       :  Karan Johar
Starring            :  Shahrukh Khan, Christopher B. Duncan, Kajol, Steffany Huckaby

My Name is Khan” is a film about the life of a Moslem in San Francisco with the background 9/11 tragedy. Rizwan Khan (Shahrukh Khan) who has Aspergers married with a widow, named Mandira (Kajol). Mandira is a Hindu.

Khan’s family tragedy occurred when terrorism destroyed the WTC on September 11 2001. Islamic identity had destroyed all happiness and integrity of Khan’s family. (more…)

Confucius and his love story

Confucius
Directed by :  Hu Mei
Starring        :  Chow Yun Fat, Zhou Xun, Chen Kai Li, Ren Quan, Lu Yi, Chen Jian Bin

Confucius is a film of a Great Chinese Philosopher who lived from 551 BC until 479 BC.  Confucius was born with the name of Kong Zian (Chow Yun-Fat) in Han Zou Dynasty. Kong is not only a teacher but also the adviser to General Ji (Chen Jian Bin), despite the political end as well which makes this great philosopher to leave the kingdom. (more…)