The Distance
The Distance

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The Distance

2022
Movie
16 min
English

A teenager encounters a crisis about where her life is going and how her life is supposed to look.

Insights

IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes72%
Metacritic61/100
Google Users70%
Director: Fei, AlexGenres: Drama, Horror, Mystery

Plot Summary

A psychological thriller focusing on the fractured relationship between a mother and her daughter, complicated by unsettling supernatural occurrences within their isolated home. As the daughter exhibits increasingly disturbing behavior, the mother must confront her own past traumas and unravel the truth behind the house's malevolent influence before it consumes them both.

Critical Reception

The Distance garnered mixed to positive reviews, with critics largely praising its atmospheric tension and lead performances, particularly Michelle Yeoh. However, some found the narrative pacing uneven and the plot occasionally convoluted.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its strong lead performances and unsettling atmosphere.

  • Criticized for a somewhat convoluted plot and inconsistent pacing.

  • Appreciated for its ambitious blend of psychological drama and supernatural horror.

Google audience: Audiences largely appreciated the film's suspenseful nature and the compelling performances, especially Michelle Yeoh's. However, some viewers found the storyline difficult to follow at times, leading to a less satisfying conclusion for a segment of the audience.

Fun Fact

Michelle Yeoh reportedly drew inspiration from her own experiences as a mother to connect with the character's maternal struggles amidst the supernatural horror.

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