Ink & Rain

A reclusive author, haunted by a past tragedy, finds her meticulously crafted world shattered when cryptic messages begin appearing, mirroring events from her unpublished manuscript. As the lines between fiction and reality blur, she must confront her own buried memories and the shadowy figure who seems determined to expose her deepest secrets before her life unravels completely.

Ink & Rain was met with a mixed but generally positive reception. Critics lauded Lumina's atmospheric direction and Thorne's compelling performance, though some found the plot's pacing uneven in the latter half. Audiences were divided, with some praising its psychological depth and others finding the mystery's resolution less satisfying than anticipated.

• Praised for its sophisticated visual style and intense atmosphere.

• Eliza Thorne's performance as the troubled writer is a standout.

• The narrative's complex twists were appreciated by many, though some felt it became convoluted.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's moody aesthetic and the strong central performance. However, a significant portion of viewers felt the plot became too convoluted in its attempt to maintain suspense, leading to a less impactful conclusion for some.

Nominated for Best Cinematography at the Independent Spirit Awards. Received honorable mention for Best Screenplay at the Sundance Film Festival.

The recurring motif of a specific type of blue ink used in the film was inspired by the director's own experience with a rare, artisanal ink she discovered during her travels in Kyoto.