At This Late Date, the Charleston
At This Late Date, the Charleston

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At This Late Date, the Charleston

1981
Movie
116 min
Japanese

A young man gets thrown into detention after an episode of sexual assault; he soon meets several impostors in the same situation.

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IMDb5.9/10
Director: Lewis GilbertGenres: Drama, War

Plot Summary

A British woman, traumatized by her experiences during World War II, finds herself unable to connect with her family and friends in the post-war era. As she grapples with her past, she must confront the lingering effects of war and attempt to rebuild her life. The film explores themes of memory, trauma, and the struggle for healing in the aftermath of conflict.

Critical Reception

The film received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with some praising its attempt to tackle the psychological impact of war on civilians, while others found its pacing slow and its narrative underdeveloped. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its sensitive portrayal of a woman's struggle with war trauma.

  • Criticized for a meandering plot and lack of strong character development.

  • Seen as a somber and often depressing exploration of post-war psychological effects.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but generally suggest the film is a difficult watch with a bleak outlook on the long-term effects of wartime experiences.

Fun Fact

The film was based on a novel of the same name by Mary Hocking.

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