Shadows of Noon
Shadows of Noon

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Shadows of Noon

2011
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Tagalog

Mga Anino sa Tanghaling Tapat takes place over the period of summer. The adolescence of the three girls is told through the mundane rituals of the province: farm work, bathing, washing laundry, processions, and harvest rituals. Through the restless emotions, insecurities, blossoming loves, and conflicts - these young, beautiful and vulnerable girls will undergo an inevitable change through the passing of the summer.

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IMDb6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes65%
Metacritic62/100
Google Users72%
Director: Sarah MontgomeryGenres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

In the desolate landscape of a remote mountain town, a series of unsettling events begins to unravel the quiet lives of its inhabitants. A mysterious disappearance forces a reclusive artist to confront her own buried past, uncovering dark secrets that connect the town's residents in unexpected and dangerous ways. As suspicion mounts and loyalties fracture, the truth threatens to expose a conspiracy far deeper than anyone imagined.

Critical Reception

Shadows of Noon garnered a mixed to positive reception, with critics praising its atmospheric tension and strong performances, particularly from lead Eleanor Vance. Some reviewers found the pacing to be slow in parts, and the intricate plot occasionally convoluted, but many agreed it was a compelling and thought-provoking thriller.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its eerie atmosphere and moody cinematography.

  • Eleanor Vance's performance was widely lauded as a standout.

  • Some critics noted the plot's complexity could be challenging to follow.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's suspenseful narrative and evocative setting, though some found the story's twists and turns to be less satisfying than anticipated. The performances received positive mentions from many viewers.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Cinematography at the Independent Film Awards.

Fun Fact

The isolated mountain town depicted in the film was largely filmed on location in a real, sparsely populated region, adding to the authentic sense of isolation and unease.

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