Last Quarter
Do you believe in love after death? On the eve of her 19th birthday, Mizuki (Kuriyama) doesn't have a lot to celebrate about. Her mother recently committed suicide, her stepfamily bothers her, her boyfriend has been cheating on her and her best friend has betrayed her. Hurt and disillusioned, Mizuki runs from everything and is drawn by some unknown force to a dilapidated estate. Deep within the house Mizuki discovers the mysterious Adam (Hyde), playing a hauntingly familiar melody on the guitar. Melancholy and full of secrets, it seems that Adam, and the house, have a strange, irresistible link to Mizuki. Can Mizuki's boyfriend and a couple of well-meaning schoolchildren uncover the secret of what happened 19 years ago and free Mizuki before the last quarter of the moon falls?
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Plot Summary
A disillusioned writer stumbles upon a cryptic journal that hints at a conspiracy. As he delves deeper into its secrets, he finds himself entangled in a dangerous web of deceit and murder, questioning his own reality and the motives of those around him. The line between fiction and truth blurs as he races against time to uncover the ultimate truth before he becomes the next victim.
Critical Reception
Last Quarter received mixed to negative reviews, with critics often citing its ambitious but ultimately flawed narrative and uneven pacing. While some praised its attempt at a complex thriller, many found the execution lacking, leading to a generally unenthusiastic reception from both critics and audiences.
What Reviewers Say
- Praiseworthy for its attempt at a complex, twisty plot.
- Criticized for an overly convoluted storyline that doesn't quite cohere.
- The performances were noted as a mixed bag, with some standing out and others feeling flat.
Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for 'Last Quarter' is not readily available, making it difficult to summarize audience sentiment.
Fun Fact
The film was shot on a very limited budget, with much of the production taking place in and around the director's hometown.
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