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Film/Review: Over the Moon - Coggle Diagram
Film/Review: Over the Moon
about
a young girl built a rocket to go to the moon to prove that the moon goddess in real and prevent her father remarrying and forgetting her mother
getting the idea after seeing a crane flying towards the moon
the Chinese legend, Chang'e played an important role and was both the girl and her mother's favorite at the festival
of course like any other legend there would be different versions shown through her family
3 Top Scenes
Lunaria
Chang'e suffering through loss and doing everything in her power to bring back her love but when all else fails she goes into a realm of sadness (equivalent to depression), which Fei Fei fell into its power as she falls into grief. They both helped each other in moving on and accepting others into their circle
back in Earth
after a year of their adventures, it shows how far she comes, she got closer with her new step-brother, being a part of her family as they celebrate the festival together
On Earth
how Fei Fei goes through her loss of her mother
wanting to honor and focus on the legend that her mother and she loved
cutting her hair as it reminds her of her
showing her environment that is similar to Chinese layout, architecture, building, system and activities
engage with reading
The Slanted Screen
Asian representation in films and the constant struggle of getting a role with little stereotype
Lee: cultural representation - learning about the festivals meaning for others who've forgotten what it was like and its significance
while even showing the progression China goes through like building better trains, education, and how a 13 yr old girl was capable of learning enough knowledge to build a rocket as she tries to stay top of her class
creating a similarity of
The Split Horn
by focusing on the perspective of both who are suffering loss and those who are trying to help them accomplish their goals
why is it important?
theme
moving on and letting go while accepting new people into their life
handling loss and grief
accepting loss
the movie was written by one who would also pass away(diagnosed with cancer) before it was completed and wanted to leave the story for her family
raw emotion and deep meaning
there was a deeper connection that resonates more with the audience
a full Asian cast
explores the Chinese culture and the Mid-Autumn Festival traditions