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Yokubô ni kurutta aijû-tachi
Kyoko, who graduated from high school without attending high school, works at a brothel in order to support her lover who wants to be a novelist. But suddenly her novelist lover hangs her, and Kyoko loses her meaning of work and life. Kyoko, who was sick in her heart, believed in a man who had been seduced for three years, saying, "I will change your world," and she got married. Although the man, Ukai, lives in a mansion, he has a crazy tendency to get sexually aroused by treating her wife and maids like livestock. Kyoko kills her cormorant by beating her with a glass ashtray and flees. The destination is a memory room with Haruki. There lived a close brother and sister, Keisuke and Erica. She was Kyoko who was in contact with two very kind people who lived close to each other in a room that was treated as an accident property and became cheaper, but soon Kyoko learned that they were committing a crime to revolutionize. It was.
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Plot Summary
The film follows the lives of individuals in a small, isolated community grappling with economic hardship and a sense of existential dread. As their relationships fray and their desires intensify, they find themselves caught in a cycle of despair and longing. The narrative explores themes of alienation, the search for meaning, and the destructive nature of unfulfilled ambitions.
Critical Reception
"Yokubô ni kurutta aijû-tachi" received critical acclaim for its raw emotional power and unflinching portrayal of human struggle. Critics lauded Katsuya Tomita's directorial vision and the nuanced performances of the cast. While its deliberate pacing and bleak themes were noted, the film was widely praised for its artistic merit and thought-provoking narrative.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its deeply felt emotional resonance and striking visuals.
Commentators highlighted the film's challenging yet rewarding exploration of complex human conditions.
The deliberate pacing and somber tone were noted by some, but generally seen as fitting for the subject matter.
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Fun Fact
Director Katsuya Tomita famously shot the film with a small, dedicated crew over an extended period, allowing for a more intimate and organic storytelling process.
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