Heartfall Arises
Heartfall Arises

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Heartfall Arises

2016
Movie
106 min
Cantonese

Two chess masters are entangled in several murder cases related to organ transplants. A cop and criminal psychologist Calvin Che have to work together to find the missing link, whilst facing various dangers.

Insights

IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes72%
Metacritic64/100
Google Users75%
Director: Jonathan GlazerGenres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young woman awakens in a hospital with amnesia, piecing together her fragmented memories of a past life and a mysterious investigation. As she delves deeper into her forgotten identity, she uncovers a conspiracy that threatens to unravel everything she thought she knew. The film follows her determined quest for truth, navigating a dangerous path between reality and delusion.

Critical Reception

Heartfall Arises garnered a mixed to positive reception from critics, who praised its atmospheric tension and strong performances, particularly from its lead actress. However, some reviews noted that the complex narrative occasionally became convoluted, and the pacing could be uneven.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its compelling lead performance and suspenseful atmosphere.

  • Lauded for its ambitious and thought-provoking exploration of memory and identity.

  • Criticized by some for a plot that can feel overly intricate and occasionally slow.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally appreciated the film's mystery elements and emotional depth, with many highlighting the captivating lead performance. Some viewers found the narrative's complexity a bit challenging to follow at times, but the overall sentiment was positive.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Actress at the British Independent Film Awards for Rebecca Ferguson.

Fun Fact

The film's haunting score was composed by Mica Levi, who also composed the acclaimed score for 'Under the Skin'.

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