Angel's Body Temperature
Angel's Body Temperature

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Angel's Body Temperature

2001
Movie
82 min
Japanese

Aketo is 20 year old college student living in Tokyo. He has an older lover named Hiroshi who lives in Kyoto. One day, Aketo meets a young woman Harumi who is wandering around in Tokyo. Harumi rolls into Akato's house.

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IMDb6.7/10
Director: Kwon Chil-inGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

A woman grapples with the lingering effects of a past relationship and the emotional distance it has created. She finds herself drawn to a new man who offers a different kind of connection, but her own emotional scars make it difficult to fully open up. The film explores themes of love, loss, and the challenges of healing and moving forward.

Critical Reception

Angel's Body Temperature received a mixed to positive reception. Critics often praised the performances of the lead actors, particularly Choi Jin-sil's portrayal of a woman struggling with emotional vulnerability. The film's sensitive exploration of relationships and its melancholic tone resonated with many, though some found the pacing to be slow at times.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its emotional depth and strong performances.

  • Some viewers found the narrative a bit slow-moving.

  • Appreciated for its realistic portrayal of relationship struggles.

Google audience: Audience reception for "Angel's Body Temperature" on Google is not widely available. However, general sentiment often highlights the film's ability to evoke empathy for its characters and its thoughtful examination of emotional healing.

Fun Fact

This film marked one of the final major roles for popular South Korean actress Choi Jin-sil before her untimely passing.

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