Kura
Kura

Kura

1995Movie130 minJapanese

In spite of a longstanding tradition forbidding women from working in a sake brewery, Retsu, a young blind woman, challenges herself to overcome her disability in order to save her family's sake business.

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IMDb7.1/10
Director: Katsuhiro OtomoGenres: Animation, Action, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

In the futuristic city of Neo-Tokyo, after a devastating war, the government has established a stringent regime. A young woman named Kura, whose parents were key figures in the resistance, discovers a hidden truth about her past and the potential to overthrow the oppressive system. She must navigate a dangerous world of political intrigue and corporate espionage, finding unlikely allies along the way.

Critical Reception

Kura received a mixed to positive reception upon its release, particularly praised for its stunning animation and intricate world-building, characteristic of Katsuhiro Otomo's directorial style. However, some critics found the plot to be overly complex and the pacing uneven.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its visual artistry and imaginative futuristic setting.
  • Noted for a complex narrative that some viewers found challenging to follow.
  • Appreciated for Otomo's signature attention to detail and thematic depth.

Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for 'Kura' is not readily available. Based on general audience reception for similar anime films of the era, viewers likely appreciated the advanced animation and unique cyberpunk aesthetic, while some may have been divided on the film's intricate plot.

Fun Fact

Katsuhiro Otomo, the director of Kura, is most famous for directing the critically acclaimed 1988 anime film 'Akira'.

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