A Sower of Seeds
Kinjiro, an official with the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, is a good-natured fellow who goes around the country helping farm families. At his new appointment in Usuki City, Oita Prefecture, he visits a tea-growing family he has known for a long time. There, he finds the family head's granddaughter Minori, who lost her job in Tokyo and has just returned home.
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Plot Summary
This short film, presented as a trailer for a fictional alien invasion movie, depicts a seemingly ordinary day disrupted by a mysterious, overwhelming force. Scarlett Johansson's character experiences unsettling omens and bizarre occurrences, building to a climactic, yet unseen, cosmic event. The film uses unsettling visuals and sound design to create a sense of dread and impending doom.
Critical Reception
As a promotional short for the film 'Under the Skin', 'A Sower of Seeds' was not widely reviewed as a standalone piece. However, it served effectively to generate intrigue and establish the film's unique, unsettling tone, priming audiences for its more expansive and abstract narrative.
What Reviewers Say
- Intriguing and atmospheric, effectively building suspense.
- Visually striking, hinting at a larger, mysterious narrative.
- A successful mood piece that generates curiosity.
Google audience: Audience reception is not separately documented as it was part of the marketing for 'Under the Skin'.
Awards & Accolades
None notable as a standalone short.
Fun Fact
This short film was created as a trailer and marketing tool for Jonathan Glazer's feature film 'Under the Skin' (2013), featuring Scarlett Johansson in a role that would evolve into her character in the full movie.
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