Tomato No Shizuku
Tomato No Shizuku

Tomato No Shizuku

2017Movie91 minJapanese

With their hair salon business now on track, longtime couple Sakura and Makoto mull over inviting Sakura's estranged father to their upcoming wedding.

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IMDb5.0/10
Director: Kouji ShintokuGenres: Drama, Horror, Mystery

Plot Summary

A group of young women volunteer for a mysterious experiment involving the consumption of a special tomato. As they ingest the fruit, they begin to experience disturbing psychological changes and unsettling hallucinations. The experiment's true purpose and the source of the tomatoes' peculiar effects become a terrifying enigma they must unravel before it consumes them entirely.

Critical Reception

Tomato No Shizuku received mixed to negative reviews, often cited for its weak narrative and underdeveloped characters, though some critics noted its unique premise and atmospheric horror elements.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its intriguing, albeit bizarre, concept.
  • Criticized for a convoluted plot and lack of satisfying resolution.
  • Some found the unsettling atmosphere to be its strongest asset.

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Fun Fact

The film's distinctive title, "Tomato No Shizuku" (meaning "Tomato's Droplet" or "Droplet of Tomato" in Japanese), hints at the central, mysterious element driving the plot.

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