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After David Kim's 16-year-old daughter goes missing, a local investigation is opened and a detective is assigned to the case. But 37 hours later and without a single lead, David decides to search the one place no one has looked yet, where all secrets are kept today: his daughter's laptop.
When a desperate father is left to investigate his daughter's disappearance, he breaks down her 15-year-old laptop in a last attempt to find clues. As he delves into her digital life, he uncovers a network of secrets and uncovers the truth behind her vanishing.
Searching was met with widespread critical acclaim, praised for its innovative format, compelling narrative, and strong performances, particularly from John Cho. The film was a commercial success, resonating with audiences for its unique approach to storytelling.
Praised for its inventive visual style and suspenseful storytelling.
John Cho's performance as the grieving father is a standout.
The mystery unfolds effectively through its unique digital interface.
Google audience: Audiences lauded the film's originality and suspenseful plot, with many commending its ability to keep them guessing until the very end. The unique way the story unfolds through a computer screen was a frequently cited positive aspect.
Won the Alfred P. Sloan Prize at the Sundance Film Festival. Nominated for Best First Feature Film at the Independent Spirit Awards.
The entire film is told through computer screens and other digital devices, a unique narrative technique that was highly praised by critics.
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*Searching* is one of those movies that grabs your attention from the very start with its unique storytelling style. The entire film unfolds through digital screens, which adds an intriguing layer to the narrative and feels surprisingly nat...
Searching is a mystery thriller film shot from the perspective of our main characters computer screen. In most movies of this nature, this is done as gimmick and does not feel natural in the story telling. But here, the technology is seamle...
Searching blew me away even though I saw it after Run, Aneesh Chaganty's later feature, and having heard and read everything about how similar Mahesh Narayan's c u soon is. The intensity of the plot, its unpredictability, and the conviction...
**_Terrible plot, but aesthetically well-crafted_** >_As of January 2019, total worldwide population is 7.7 billion. The internet has 4.2 billion users. There are 3.397 billion active social media users. The average daily time spent on s...
Definitely the best use of this format I've ever seen. I also picked a lot of the mystery ahead of its reveal, but not everything! And I like it when I can't pick everything. John Cho is an absolute champion, and _Searching_ genuinely met m...
Impressive that viewers are able to relate to the characters despite the entire film taking place across the various tech screens of our lives.