Kidnapping Blues
A man and a little girl meet in a bicycle parking in Tokyo. The little girl says she wants to watch the sea, and their travel begins. The man does not intend to be a kidnapper – he asks the girl to phone her mother and tell her she's with him. During their trip they meet various people, but they always must continue on, lest the man be arrested.
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Plot Summary
A wealthy businessman, facing financial ruin, orchestrates his own kidnapping to extort money from his family. However, the plan quickly spirals out of control, leading to unexpected complications and a dangerous game of deception.
Critical Reception
Kidnapping Blues received mixed reviews upon its release, with critics often divided on its pacing and the moral ambiguity of its characters. While some praised its suspenseful elements and MacCorkindale's performance, others found the plot predictable and the tone inconsistent.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its suspenseful premise and lead performance.
- Criticized for a somewhat predictable plot and inconsistent tone.
- Viewers found the moral complexities of the protagonist intriguing but ultimately unsatisfying.
Google audience: Audience reception for Kidnapping Blues is not widely documented.
Fun Fact
Robert Young, the director, also directed several episodes of the popular British drama 'The Hidden Face'.
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