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Robinson's Garden
Kumi lives a hippie-like life in Tokyo's outskirts. One night while drunk she stumbles into an abandoned industrial site, except in addition to deserted factories, it is full of forests and greenery. She decides to move there, even further away from the civilization she had already left.
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Plot Summary
During World War II, a British woman living in occupied France finds herself in a complex and dangerous relationship with a German officer. As the war escalates, her loyalties are tested, and the boundaries between love, duty, and survival blur.
Critical Reception
Robinson's Garden received a mixed to negative reception, with critics often citing its slow pacing and underdeveloped characters. While some appreciated its attempt to explore the emotional complexities of wartime relationships, others found the narrative unconvincing and the execution lacking.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its atmospheric setting and exploration of a taboo wartime romance.
Criticized for a predictable plot and a lack of emotional depth.
Found by some to be a somber and occasionally compelling, though flawed, drama.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but available feedback suggests a polarized viewing experience, with some finding the romantic drama engaging and others deeming it slow and uninspiring.
Fun Fact
The film was based on the 1977 novel of the same name by Helen Forrester.
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