Seventeen
Seventeen

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Seventeen

2002
Movie
95 min
Japanese

Based on the actual experience of Michi Inoue, an active female high school student at the time, a movie of the best-selling essay “17 years old” depicting the honest feelings of a high school girl.

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IMDb6.0/10
Director: Mikael HåfströmGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

In the Australian Outback, a young man named Peter discovers a dark secret about his family's past involving his deceased father. As he delves deeper, he uncovers a disturbing truth that forces him to confront his identity and his connection to a tragic event. The film explores themes of memory, guilt, and the psychological impact of buried secrets.

Critical Reception

Seventeen received generally positive reviews for its atmospheric tension and compelling performances, particularly from its lead actors. Critics often highlighted the film's suspenseful narrative and its exploration of complex psychological themes, although some found the pacing to be deliberate.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its atmospheric tension and psychological depth.

  • Noted for strong performances that carry the suspenseful narrative.

  • Some found the deliberate pacing to be a drawback.

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Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in the Australian Outback, adding to its stark and isolated atmosphere.

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