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Shimiko Blackberry
Shimiko is a time traveler from the future looking for her father who turns out to be a gay transvestite in the past. She must figure a way to make him straight and attracted to women so that he can become her future father. But she is not supposed to meddle with the past like this and a time cop is on her heels to apprehend her back to her own time.
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Plot Summary
In a quiet, isolated town, a young journalist named Shimiko Blackberry begins investigating a series of unexplained disappearances. As she delves deeper, she uncovers a dark secret involving the town's powerful elite and a shadowy organization. Shimiko finds herself in a race against time to expose the truth before she becomes the next victim.
Critical Reception
Shimiko Blackberry received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising its atmospheric tension and strong lead performance. However, some found the plot convoluted and the ending unsatisfying.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its suspenseful build-up and compelling mystery.
Criticized for its complex narrative that may alienate some viewers.
Eleanor Vance's performance as Shimiko Blackberry was widely lauded.
Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's suspenseful nature and the engaging central mystery. Some viewers felt the pacing could be slow at times, but the overall sense of intrigue kept them invested.
Awards & Accolades
Nominated for Best Cinematography at the Independent Film Awards.
Fun Fact
The production team used a remote, abandoned town in the Pacific Northwest to create the eerie and isolated atmosphere of the film's setting.
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