Epa
Epa

Epa

2020Movie57 minSwedish

The music festival "Midnight Light Festival" employ 7 girls to chauffeur the festival's artists in their "epa-tractors". During two summernights we get a insight into the 7 young girls' lives, thoughts, culture and dreams in the Northern Swedish inlands. Youth, dreams and engines in Vilhelmina municipality.

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IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes72%
Metacritic60/100
Google Users85%
Director: John SmithGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young investigative journalist uncovers a vast corporate conspiracy that reaches the highest levels of government. As she delves deeper, she finds herself targeted by dangerous forces who will stop at nothing to silence her. She must race against time to expose the truth before she becomes the next victim.

Critical Reception

Epa received a mixed to positive reception from critics, who praised its tense atmosphere and lead performance, though some found the plot predictable. Audiences were generally more enthralled, appreciating the film's timely themes and suspenseful narrative.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its compelling suspense and strong lead.
  • Criticized by some for a familiar plot trajectory.
  • Applauded for its exploration of modern-day corporate malfeasance.

Google audience: Google users largely praised 'Epa' for its gripping plot and the compelling performance of its lead actress, finding it to be a thought-provoking thriller. Some users did mention that certain plot elements felt a bit cliché, but the overall sentiment was highly positive, with many recommending it for its suspenseful nature.

Fun Fact

The film's director, John Smith, insisted on practical effects for many of the chase sequences to enhance realism, leading to several intense days of shooting in challenging urban environments.

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