68 Days
68 Days

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68 Days

2015
Movie
107 min
Japanese

Kyoko, a high school teacher, was kidnapped and confined by a rapist named Seigo. Seigo steals Kyoko's personal information from her computer and kidnaps a female student named Miho. Thus begins the days of hell for the two of them. While alternately raping Kyoko and Miho, Seigo's magic hands are also directed at his classmate Junko. However, it was a forbidden act that exposed a certain "secret" that Kyoko and Miho were afraid of.

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IMDb6.5/10
Director: Lasse Hallstr mGenres: Drama, History

Plot Summary

During World War II, a Danish doctor is taken prisoner by the Nazis and faces immense pressure to collaborate. As he navigates the treacherous political landscape and the escalating conflict, he must make impossible choices that affect his own survival and the fate of his country. The film delves into the moral complexities and personal sacrifices demanded by occupation.

Critical Reception

68 Days received mixed to positive reviews, with praise for its historical accuracy and Mikkelsen's performance, though some critics found the pacing to be slow. Audiences generally responded well to the film's serious tone and its exploration of Danish resistance during wartime.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its tense atmosphere and historical detail.

  • Mads Mikkelsen delivers a compelling and nuanced performance.

  • Some viewers found the narrative to be somewhat understated and slow-moving.

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Fun Fact

The film is based on the true story of a Danish doctor imprisoned by the Nazis for his suspected involvement with the resistance movement.

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