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Nemureru bijo
An old man, Mr. Eguchi accidentally finds a special hotel for gentlemen that are called "House of the sleeping beauties" by the sea. When a guest reserves a room, he can sleep with a young girl who is dead sleep by medicine. But the house has the strict rules and a landlady controls all. Mr. Eguchi fall in impossible love with a sleeping girl and the love remind him of his life. The background of this story is 1960's in Japan. It was the last period that Japonisme and specific morals had remained in ordinary people and their life after the Second World War.
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Plot Summary
A young woman with a severe sleeping disorder becomes the target of a sinister organization. They intend to exploit her condition for their own nefarious purposes, leading her into a nightmarish struggle for survival. As her reality blurs with her dreams, she must find a way to escape their clutches before she loses herself completely.
Critical Reception
Takashi Miike's 'Nemureru bijo' (Audition Part 2) is a deeply unsettling and stylistically distinct horror film that received a mixed but often intrigued reception. While some critics found its pacing deliberate and its themes challenging, many praised Miike's signature visual flair and ability to create intense psychological dread. The film is often noted for its disturbing imagery and its exploration of female rage and vulnerability.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its distinctive visual style and unsettling atmosphere.
Noted for its exploration of dark psychological themes.
Criticized by some for its slow burn and challenging narrative.
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Fun Fact
While often referred to as 'Audition Part 2' due to the similar themes and director, 'Nemureru bijo' is not a direct sequel to Miike's 1999 film 'Audition', but rather a standalone piece exploring related concepts.
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