I Come with the Rain
Kline, a former Los Angeles police officer turned private detective, is hired by a powerful pharmaceutical conglomerate boss to investigate in Asia the disappearance of his only son, Shitao, whom he has not seen in person since the boy was ten. Now in his 30s, Shitao has gone missing in the Philippines where he had been helping in an orphanage.
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Plot Summary
A tormented Hong Kong police detective, Klein, is on a mission to find the kidnapped son of a wealthy businessman. His investigation leads him into a surreal underworld populated by a disturbed serial killer and a mysterious drug lord. As Klein delves deeper, he confronts his own demons and the blurred lines between good and evil.
Critical Reception
I Come with the Rain received a mixed to negative reception from critics. While some praised its ambitious visual style and ambitious themes, many found the plot convoluted and the excessive violence gratuitous. Audience reactions were similarly divided, with some appreciating its artistic aspirations and others put off by its bleakness and confusing narrative.
What Reviewers Say
- Visually striking and atmospheric, but often fails to coalesce into a coherent narrative.
- The film is criticized for its excessive gore and often impenetrable plot.
- Performance from the lead actors are commendable despite the film's shortcomings.
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Fun Fact
The film was shot on location in Hong Kong and features a distinctive visual style that blends gritty realism with surreal imagery.
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