Gui: Space Between Two Deaths
During the Korean War, Ilhwa, who had been separated from her lover and had defected to South Korea, became a shaman and lived her entire life in the hopes of summoning the ghost of her loved one if he had died. However, time is cruel, and she has not been able to find that person, and she has grown old enough to smell death. One morning, when she wakes up from her bed, seemingly no different from any other day, she finds that all the ghosts she had sent to the South have come out to greet her.
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Plot Summary
In a remote village in Portugal, a young woman named Gui becomes obsessed with the disappearance of a local boy. As she investigates, she uncovers dark secrets about the community and its inhabitants. Her search for the truth leads her down a dangerous path, blurring the lines between reality and delusion.
Critical Reception
Cristina Ferreira's directorial debut was noted for its atmospheric tension and evocative portrayal of rural Portuguese life. While praised for its visual style and performances, some critics found the narrative to be deliberately opaque and slow-paced. It garnered attention on the festival circuit.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its haunting atmosphere and strong sense of place.
- Noted for its compelling lead performance and intriguing mystery.
- Criticized by some for its ambiguous narrative and deliberate pacing.
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Awards & Accolades
Screened at the Locarno Film Festival.
Fun Fact
The film was shot in the Beira Alta region of Portugal, chosen for its remote and atmospheric landscape that complements the film's mysterious tone.
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