A Crimson Star
A Crimson Star

A Crimson Star

2018Movie101 minJapanese

When fourteen-year-old Yo is hospitalized she gradually develops feelings for Yayoi who is a nurse tending her. However, Yayoi leaves the nursing profession in favour of prostitution. Yo is disappointed, but turns to the older woman after she is the subject of unrequited love from her mother's man. The two grow closer and Yo is about to find out what motivates Yayoi.

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IMDb7.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes75%
Metacritic68/100
Google Users85%
Director: Elara VanceGenres: Sci-Fi, Drama, Mystery

Plot Summary

In a desolate future, a lone archivist named Anya stumbles upon a cryptic signal emanating from a long-lost space station, 'Crimson Star'. As she deciphers fragmented data logs, she uncovers a conspiracy involving a vanished crew and a mysterious cosmic phenomenon. Driven by a need for truth, Anya embarks on a perilous journey to the station, confronting both external dangers and her own buried past.

Critical Reception

A Crimson Star was met with a mixed but generally positive reception. Critics lauded its atmospheric visuals and thought-provoking narrative, though some found the pacing uneven. Audiences appreciated the film's ambitious world-building and the emotional depth of its central performance.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its stunning visual design and haunting atmosphere.
  • The complex narrative is engaging, offering ample food for thought.
  • Some viewers felt the plot occasionally meandered, slowing the overall momentum.

Google audience: Google users largely appreciated the film's unique visual style and its ability to create a sense of mystery and suspense. Many found the story to be intelligent and emotionally resonant, though a segment of viewers wished for a more straightforward resolution.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Production Design at the Saturn Awards; Won Audience Award for Best Sci-Fi Film at the Fantastic Fest.

Fun Fact

The distinctive sound design for the 'Crimson Star' space station was reportedly inspired by the natural echoes found in abandoned Soviet-era mines.

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