The Guilty Ones
The Guilty Ones

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The Guilty Ones

2019
Movie
94 min
Mandarin

Suffering from a terminal illness, a mother finds renewed determination to catch the perpetrator who abducted and killed her daughter ten years ago.

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IMDb6.2/10
Director: Antti JokinenGenres: Drama, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young woman named Kaino is released from prison and struggles to adapt to life on the outside, haunted by her past actions and the people she wronged. She attempts to rebuild her life and reconnect with her estranged daughter, but her attempts are met with suspicion and resistance. As she navigates the challenges of probation and societal prejudice, Kaino must confront her demons and fight for a chance at redemption.

Critical Reception

The Guilty Ones received mixed to positive reviews, with critics praising its strong lead performance and tense atmosphere, while some found the plot predictable. Audiences generally responded well to the film's emotional depth and exploration of themes like redemption and motherhood.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for Alina Tomnikov's compelling performance as a troubled protagonist.

  • Noted for its gritty and atmospheric portrayal of life on the fringes of society.

  • Some critics found the narrative arc to be somewhat conventional.

Google audience: Audience reception on Google is not widely documented for this film.

Fun Fact

The film is a remake of the 2015 Finnish film 'A Madman's Tail' (Hullunhaudan tarina).

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