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The Second Coming
All the CHEN family want is a quiet life but as daughter Lucy's behavior changes from strange to violent, they are forced to confront dark secrets they have hidden for years. One by one, their desperate poverty, the mother's rape and the father's revenge by murder return to haunt them...until a searing TRUTH no one knew is revealed. Will this truth give them a second chance to right the wrongs in their lives or destroy them all?
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Plot Summary
A down-on-his-luck New Zealand man, working as a cleaner in a large corporation, discovers a dark secret about his company's charitable foundation and its alleged involvement in child trafficking. He must navigate the dangerous corporate world to uncover the truth and expose the corruption, all while trying to maintain his own precarious sanity.
Critical Reception
The Second Coming received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising its ambitious plot and Rhys Darby's performance. However, some found the film's tone uneven and the narrative occasionally convoluted. Audiences generally responded well to the dark humor and the underlying social commentary.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its intriguing premise and Rhys Darby's comedic timing in a dramatic role.
Criticized by some for its somewhat muddled storytelling and tonal shifts.
Appreciated for its attempt to tackle serious themes with a touch of dark humor.
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Fun Fact
The film's production faced some delays due to its ambitious scope and independent funding, with director Danny Mulheron reportedly being very hands-on during the entire process.
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