...《鐮倉物語》又被稱作是日本版的《尋夢幻遊記》，為什麼會這麼做類比呢？我想，應該是兩者都用了輕松的叙事方式和角度在闡述生與死這個話題吧。近年來，讨論這個話題的電影真不少，韓國出了一部《與神同行》。
在日本這個國家，尤其是孕育了武士道精神的鐮倉，寺院文化僅次于京都和奈良，關于死亡的讨論一直是絢麗且莊重的。我想看過電影《入殓師》和《失樂園》的朋友，會理解我這句話的意思。而《鐮倉物語》則用了童話故事的方式，讓死亡看上去沒那麼沉重。
影片的支線故事同樣可圈可點，有着不少萌點和淚點。
...父愛如山
一色正和的好友本田因重病離世，因為舍不得妻女，想要在死神局申請做幽靈。由于申請人數過多無法負擔，死神局建議他用親朋好友的陽壽作為代價續命。不願身邊的人受到傷害，但又放心不下妻女，本田申請成為青蛙頭妖怪。
最初，他看到有另外的男人來照顧他的妻女，生出嫉妒之心，一度差點做出不理智的行為。而當他看到這個人真的有決心給她們二人幸福後，最終又決定放手，安心地繼續做一隻在公園派發氣球的青蛙。上圖是他在遊樂園見到女兒，緊緊抱住她的場景。
...關于愛情的定義
在劇情梗概中說到的那樣，一色正和之前是個不婚主義者，但在面對來取稿件比自己小十幾歲的編輯亞紀子的時候，馬上改變了想法看到這裡，我不免想到一色老師這幾面莫不是一直在等亞紀子的出現？
果然，電影到2/3處時候解釋了為什麼兩人為什麼會一見鐘情。原來，他們幾百年前就是一對，這些年來做過無數次夫妻。無論哪一世他們都會相遇、相愛、相守在一起，聽上去多麼浪漫。
如果失去了記憶，我還會不會記得你？
在電影中，無論是一色正和自己還是他的父親，都是為了自己心愛的人不惜一切代價，挑戰禁忌隻身闖入了黃泉之國。在這個把暧昧當技能的年代，彼此那麼熟悉的人可以一言不合就轉身離開，我們是否還能找到如父母一般會為我們赴湯蹈火的另一半。
愛一個人，是否願意為了對方奔赴黃泉？
...愛和包容
一色正和有段時間做什麼都不順心，後來發現原來是貧窮神偷偷摸進了他家。人人都唯恐避之不及的神，亞紀子卻開心的留下他，并熱心的招待他吃住。某個午後，貧窮神說自己要去下一戶人家了。作為這段時間亞紀子對他的照顧，執意要送他一直碗。
這隻碗，是後來一色正和在黃泉能成功救下妻子的關鍵。最終，你會發現即使貧窮神被人們所厭惡、撇棄，但是“神”始終還是“神”啊。
...我們的鐮倉在哪裡？
說起鐮倉，第一個跳入我腦海的就是《灌籃高手》，那個在海邊等江之電經過的畫面，算是80後孩子們的童年回憶了吧。接下來就是《海街日記》 、《有喜歡的人》 、《向陽處的她》 、《新哥斯拉》 ラ 等等，雖然之前未曾到過這個海濱小城，但電影中展現的生活讓我神往。同時，這裡還有大文豪川端康成、三島由紀夫和夏目漱石生活過的痕迹。
在日本曆史文化上，鐮倉有着極豐富的内涵和重要地位，甚至也不輸京都和奈良，其所孕育的日本武士道文化對日本文化影響深遠。自古時候起，鐮倉就充滿了許多光怪陸離的小故事，生活在那裡的人早就見怪不怪。
曾經在豆瓣上看到一個話題：我們的鐮倉在哪裡？比較集中的答案有敦煌和蘇州，但在我心裡最符合的應該是杭州。位于江南水鄉的杭州，本身就是一個彙集了很多神話故事的地方——《白蛇傳》 The legend of the White Snake、《梁祝》 The Butterfly Effect等神話故事。同時，這裡有很多景點又與神話、曆史故事息息相關——三潭印月、雷峰塔、蘇小小墓等等。
那麼你呢，會覺得屬于我們的鐮倉在哪裡？
English Version
Destiny: Kamakura Monogatari is also known as the Japanese version of the Coco. I think the reason is that both of them use the light narrative way and angle to expound the topic of life and death.
In a country like Japan, especially in Kamakura, which gave birth to the spirit of bushido, the discussion of death has always been gorgeous and solemn. I think the people who have seen the movies Okuribito and Shitsurakuen will understand what I mean. Kamakura Monogatari uses fairy tales to make death seems less heavy.
The side story of the film is also praiseworthy, which has a lot of cuteness and tears.
The Father's Love
The friend of Kazakura died of a serious illness. He was concerned about his wife and daughter, so he applied for being ghost at the Bureau of Death. The Bureau of Death advised him to keep his life alive at the expense of his friends or family. Unwilling to hurt the people he treasures, he applied to be a frog head monster.
At first, when he saw another man taking care of his wife and daughter, he was too jealous to do something wrong almost. And when he saw that the man was really determined to give them happiness, he finally decided to let go and continue to be a frog distributing balloons in the park. The scene above is he with his daughter.
The Definition of Love
As mentioned in the plot outline, Kazakura harboured the idea of celibacy, while he changed his mind when facing Yakoko, and I can't help thinking that Kazakura has been waiting for her all these years.
As expected, the film explains why they fell in love at first sight. It turns out they were a couple hundreds of years ago and have been married countless times over the years. They will meet, fall in love and stay together finally,no matter which palingenesis. How romantic it is!
Would I remember you if I lost my memory?
In the film, both Kazakura and his father are willing to go the the netherworld to save who they love. In an age when ambiguity is a living skill, people who know each other so well can turn around and leave without saying a word. I doubt that whether we still would find someone who will go through everything to take after us like our parents.
Do you have one person who is willing to give up everything for her?
Love and Tolerance
Kazakura has been doing nothing right for a while. Later, he found out that it was the Poor God sneakily live in his house. Everyone was afraid of the Poor God, but Yakoko was happy to keep him and entertain him politely. One afternoon, the Poor God said he was going to the next house. In order to appreciate for Yakoko's kindness, he insisted on giving her a bowl.
This bowl was the key to Kazakura's success in saving his wife in netherworld. In the end, you'll find that even though the Poor God is hated and abandoned by ordinary people, God is still God.
Where is Our Kamakura？
Speaking of Kamakura, the first thing that came to my mind was the Slam Dunk, which is the the post-80s generation's precious memory. There're other movies: Kamakura Diary、 好きな人がいること 、陽だまりの彼女、シン・ゴジ. At the same time, there are also traces of the lives of Yasunori Kawabata, Yukio Mishima and Natsume Soseki.
In the history and culture of Japan, Kamakura has extremely rich connotation and important status. It is not even inferior to Kyoto and nara. Since ancient times, Kamakura has been filled with many strange little stories, and people who live there have not surprised about them at all.
Once I saw a topic on douban: Where is Our Kamakura? The concentrated answers include Dunhuang and Suzhou. However, I consider that the most suitable answers is Hangzhou. Hangzhou has many mysterious stories, such as The legend of The White Snake, The Butterfly Effect, etc. At the same time, there are many attractions that are closely linked to myths and historical stories: Three Pools Mirroring the Moon, Leifeng Pagoda, The Tomb of Little Su, and so on.
Well, where is your Kamakura？
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