Nineteen
Kaori and Natsumi go to the same university. They met for the first time after learning they had the same boyfriend. Their boyfriend, Naoki, was a gangster. He blackmailed Kaori with a sex video and forced her to help him with credit card fraud, while tempting Natsumi with sweet words at the beach aiming for the landing patent of Natsumi's mother's apartment. Kaori and Natsumi were upset that they were tricked and conspired to kill Naoki. They developed a strange friendship as they dismembered Naoki's body. Kaori and Natsumi went by car to the sea where they planned to scatter the remaining bones. But Kondo and other yakuza learned what they did and chased after them. What is the ending of the escape for life and death, love and friendship?
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Plot Summary
In 1969, Australian soldiers are deployed to Vietnam for their first tour of duty. The film follows their experiences as they grapple with the harsh realities of war, the loss of comrades, and the moral complexities of their mission. It explores themes of mateship, sacrifice, and the psychological toll of combat. Ultimately, it depicts the profound impact the war has on these young men and their return home.
Critical Reception
Nineteen received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising its portrayal of the Australian experience in the Vietnam War and its emotional depth. Some noted its effective depiction of camaraderie and the psychological effects of combat, while others found its narrative pacing uneven or its portrayal of certain events to be somewhat conventional. Audience reception was generally favorable, appreciating its focus on the human element of the conflict.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its authentic depiction of the Australian soldier's experience in Vietnam.
- Commended for its exploration of mateship and the psychological impact of war.
- Some found the narrative structure and pacing to be less impactful.
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Fun Fact
The film was shot primarily in Queensland, Australia, with production taking place in and around Brisbane and on the Gold Coast.
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