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richpav-17530's rating
This film is a daring, surreal experience that doesn't fit traditional narrative expectations. The stark contrast between the quiet, isolated existence of a Swedish woman in Tokyo and the chaotic unraveling of the people around her is a study in alienation and the darkness that lurks within human nature.
Visually striking and emotionally unsettling, the movie juxtaposes modern city life with disturbing folklore-inspired elements. The Swedish protagonist is both elusive and compelling, a character who floats through life with detachment, but whose actions reveal a complex moral decay that leaves you questioning her every move.
The film's slow pacing mirrors the main character's deliberate manipulation of those around her. Every scene feels like a puzzle piece in an abstract painting - not immediately comprehensible, but inviting you to linger and reflect. The film's willingness to delve into themes of madness, manipulation, and guilt sets it apart from conventional storytelling, evoking comparisons to the works of art-house legends like David Lynch.
While not for the faint of heart or for everyone's tastes, the movie shines in its portrayal of Tokyo as a character in its own right, a city of contrasts: gleaming, modern skyscrapers tower above those forgotten by society, just as the protagonist hovers between moral indifference and destructive malice. It's a film that pushes boundaries and forces viewers to confront uncomfortable truths about the human condition.
Visually striking and emotionally unsettling, the movie juxtaposes modern city life with disturbing folklore-inspired elements. The Swedish protagonist is both elusive and compelling, a character who floats through life with detachment, but whose actions reveal a complex moral decay that leaves you questioning her every move.
The film's slow pacing mirrors the main character's deliberate manipulation of those around her. Every scene feels like a puzzle piece in an abstract painting - not immediately comprehensible, but inviting you to linger and reflect. The film's willingness to delve into themes of madness, manipulation, and guilt sets it apart from conventional storytelling, evoking comparisons to the works of art-house legends like David Lynch.
While not for the faint of heart or for everyone's tastes, the movie shines in its portrayal of Tokyo as a character in its own right, a city of contrasts: gleaming, modern skyscrapers tower above those forgotten by society, just as the protagonist hovers between moral indifference and destructive malice. It's a film that pushes boundaries and forces viewers to confront uncomfortable truths about the human condition.