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Happiness
A mysterious man arrives in a quiet Japanese town. With him, he carries a strange helmet that allows one to re-experience the happiest moment of their life. He goes on to make the village people recall their happy pasts, but his face is lined with worry and a sadness that deepens. What is the secret of this helmet? And what is he trying to do with it?
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Plot Summary
A successful cardiac surgeon's life begins to unravel when he befriends a charismatic but disturbed young man who harbors a dark secret. As the surgeon's carefully constructed world crumbles, he is forced to confront the destructive consequences of his actions and the unsettling nature of morality.
Critical Reception
The Killing of a Sacred Deer received critical acclaim for its unique directorial style, unsettling atmosphere, and strong performances, though its challenging themes and pacing divided some audiences.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its distinctive, unnerving directorial style and masterful tension-building.
Noted for its powerful performances, particularly from Barry Keoghan and Colin Farrell.
Challenging and darkly humorous, but some found its deliberate pacing and bleakness alienating.
Google audience: Audiences appreciated the film's originality, intense atmosphere, and the unsettling performances. However, some found the story to be too disturbing and difficult to connect with.
Awards & Accolades
Nominated for the Palme d'Or at the 2017 Cannes Film Festival. Barry Keoghan won the IFTA Rising Star Award.
Fun Fact
Yorgos Lanthimos reportedly wrote the script with Barry Keoghan in mind for the role of Martin, having been impressed by his performance in '71.
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