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Rag Doll
After his release from a wrongful incarceration, Adam Wurlitz, secures a job as a live-in groundskeeper for abusive father and angry entrepreneur, Louis Mercola. Adam is witness to Lou's violent beatings on his young mute son, Daniel. When Adam discovers that Lou's abuse goes far beyond just physical, he instinctively flees with the boy in search of a better life for them both.
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Plot Summary
A young woman, traumatized by her past, finds solace in creating elaborate rag dolls. Her fragile existence is disrupted when she begins to suspect that one of her creations is a vessel for an abusive entity from her childhood. As the lines between reality and delusion blur, she must confront her inner demons before they consume her entirely.
Critical Reception
Rag Doll received a mixed to positive reception, with critics often highlighting Juno Temple's intense performance and the film's dark, psychological atmosphere. Some found the narrative compelling and thought-provoking, while others felt it was overly bleak or occasionally muddled.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for Juno Temple's powerful and committed performance.
The film's dark and unsettling atmosphere was noted as a strong point.
Some reviews found the psychological themes disturbing but compelling.
Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews and their sentiment is not widely available for this film.
Fun Fact
The film was originally titled 'Sweetness and the Prowl' before being changed to 'Rag Doll'.
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