The Cinderella Addiction
The Cinderella Addiction

The Cinderella Addiction

2021Movie114 minJapanese

Fukuura Koharu works at a child welfare office and plunges into despair overnight. Then she meets Daigo, a private-practice doctor raising his 8-year-old daughter on his own. She resolves to build a happy household, but things don't go as expected.

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IMDb4.8/10
Director: Peter SullivanGenres: Thriller, Crime

Plot Summary

A young woman becomes obsessed with a wealthy family after her mother's death, seeking to infiltrate their lives and usurp their fortune. As her manipulation deepens, she finds herself entangled in a dangerous game of deceit and betrayal. The pursuit of her twisted fantasy leads to escalating peril for everyone involved.

Critical Reception

The film received mixed to negative reviews, with critics often citing a predictable plot and underdeveloped characters. While some appreciated the attempt at a suspenseful thriller, many found the execution lacking.

What Reviewers Say

  • The plot is predictable and relies on common thriller tropes.
  • Character motivations are often unclear or unbelievable.
  • Lacks the suspense and originality to stand out in the genre.

Google audience: Audience reception is largely unavailable or not widely documented for this particular film.

Fun Fact

The film was produced as part of a series of made-for-television thrillers, often aired on networks focusing on genre films.

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