Ab-normal Beauty
Ab-normal Beauty

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Ab-normal Beauty

2004
Movie
97 min
Cantonese

Jiney is an popular art and photography student, but despite winning an award, she remains unhappy with her work. After photographing the aftermath of a fatal car accident, she finds herself obsessed with death. Suffering from morbid throughts, flashbacks of an incident from her youth when she was sexually abused by some young boys start to appear.

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IMDb6.1/10
Director: Jie HanGenres: Drama, Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young woman, Jia, becomes obsessed with photographing and documenting the suicides of others after a traumatic experience. Her descent into this dark obsession isolates her from her friends and loved ones, leading to increasingly dangerous and disturbing situations. As she delves deeper into the morbid fascination, she risks losing herself entirely.

Critical Reception

Ab-normal Beauty received mixed reviews, with praise for its unique and unsettling premise, as well as its atmospheric direction. However, some critics found the film's exploration of suicide to be gratuitous and potentially exploitative. The performances, particularly from the lead, were often highlighted as a strong point.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its dark and thought-provoking themes.

  • Criticized for its potentially controversial subject matter.

  • Noted for its strong visual style and lead performance.

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Fun Fact

The film was controversial in some regions due to its depiction of suicide, leading to discussions about censorship and artistic freedom.

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