Girl From Nowhere
Girl From Nowhere

Girl From Nowhere

2017Movie85 minEnglish

A Cape Town couple, Katherine and Hugh, are headed to their private mountain getaway, when they pick up a hitchhiker, Liza, who carries a gun. Liza is invited for lunch, but soon the couple can't get rid of her.

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IMDb8.1/10
Google Users93%
Director: Kongdej JaturanrasameeGenres: Mystery, Thriller, Drama

Plot Summary

The series follows Nanno, a mysterious and enigmatic transfer student who enrolls in various Thai high schools. With her unsettling intelligence and supernatural abilities, Nanno exposes the dark secrets, hypocrisy, and hidden sins of the students and faculty she encounters. Each episode presents a new school and a new set of moral dilemmas, as Nanno orchestrates elaborate scenarios to reveal the true nature of those around her.

Critical Reception

Girl From Nowhere has garnered significant critical acclaim for its unique premise, dark tone, and compelling performance by Kitty Chicha Amatayakul. It is praised for its thought-provoking exploration of teenage angst, social issues, and the consequences of one's actions, making it a standout in the thriller genre. The series has built a strong international following due to its unconventional storytelling and Nanno's compelling anti-heroine character.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its dark, suspenseful atmosphere and compelling protagonist.
  • Appreciated for its thought-provoking social commentary and exploration of morality.
  • Noted for its creative and often shocking plot twists.

Google audience: Viewers frequently commend the series for its originality, gripping plotlines, and the captivating performance of Kitty Chicha Amatayakul as Nanno. Many find the show to be a dark and addictive watch that effectively critiques societal flaws and human behavior.

Fun Fact

The character of Nanno is inspired by the concept of a "demon" or supernatural entity that punishes wrongdoings, drawing parallels to folklore and cautionary tales.

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RobertFisher

RobertFisher

**Not a great movie but one worth watching, in particular for two reasons** First reason, Christia Visser in her debut movie role. She is gorgeous and frankly impossible to overlook. I hope those of us in the USA will get to see more of ...
Wuchak

Wuchak

***The power of a beautiful woman, even if she’s a devil within*** A couple from Cape Town traveling to their desert getaway (Scot Cooper & Tamryn Speirs) picks up a beautiful girl curiously hitchhiking the remote highway (Christia Visse...