Time Lost, Time Found
Time Lost, Time Found

Time Lost, Time Found

2009Movie131 minJapanese

A woman is forced to choose between her unborn child or medical treatment for re-occuring breast cancer. Shizuku, a talented surgeon, gets pregnant. In the past ten years of her marriage, she hasn't expected a baby because of breast cancer when she was young. She is pleased for the good news with her husband Ryosuke. However, soon after that, she has a relapse of breast cancer. This is the final chance for 38-year-old Shizuku to have a baby. However, she won't be able to raise her baby after the birth. Should she give up the baby and concentrate on medical treatment? Or should she give birth to the baby even if that may shorten her life? Shizuku is afflicted with the ultimate decision. Her life is filled with difficulties, but in the end, there is a big hope remaining.

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IMDb6.8/10
Director: Goran PaskaljevićGenres: Drama, War

Plot Summary

In the chaotic aftermath of the Kosovo War, a young girl named Milena finds solace and escape in a makeshift orphanage. When a former soldier, now a troubled caretaker, arrives, their lives become intertwined. As they navigate the emotional scars of war, they form an unlikely bond, finding fragments of hope amidst the desolation. The film explores themes of loss, resilience, and the enduring search for connection in a fractured world.

Critical Reception

Time Lost, Time Found received a mixed but generally positive reception, with critics often praising its emotional depth and the performances of its lead actors, particularly the young actress portraying Milena. Some reviewers found the pacing to be slow at times, but the film was largely commended for its sensitive portrayal of the human cost of conflict.

What Reviewers Say

  • A poignant and affecting drama that captures the psychological impact of war on children.
  • Features strong performances, particularly from its young protagonist, who carries the emotional weight of the film.
  • While at times somber, the film offers a message of hope and human resilience.

Google audience: Audience reviews for 'Time Lost, Time Found' are scarce and not widely aggregated on Google. However, discussions that exist tend to highlight the film's emotional resonance and its powerful depiction of the lingering effects of conflict on young lives.

Awards & Accolades

None notable.

Fun Fact

Director Goran Paskaljević was known for his humanistic approach to filmmaking, often focusing on the experiences of ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances, particularly those affected by war and social upheaval in the Balkans.

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