Origami
Origami

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Origami

2018
Movie
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Finnish

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IMDb6.2/10
Director: David ZhengGenres: Drama, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

A grieving astrophysicist, haunted by the loss of his child, becomes obsessed with the idea of folding space-time to revisit the past. His increasingly erratic behavior and the advanced theories he pursues begin to fracture his relationship with his wife and attract unwanted attention from a shadowy organization. As he pushes the boundaries of science and sanity, he must confront the true nature of his quest and its potential consequences.

Critical Reception

Origami received a mixed to positive reception from critics, with praise often directed at its ambitious premise and central performance, while some found its pacing and narrative execution to be uneven. Audiences generally appreciated its thought-provoking science fiction elements and emotional depth.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its intelligent exploration of grief and theoretical physics.

  • The film's ambition is commendable, though its execution sometimes falters.

  • C.J. Wilson delivers a compelling performance as the tormented scientist.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available tend to highlight the film's unique concept and emotional resonance, with some noting it as an interesting indie sci-fi exploration.

Fun Fact

The film's ambitious scientific concepts were developed with input from actual astrophysicists to lend a degree of scientific plausibility to its speculative narrative.

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