The Rain’s Ark
The Rain’s Ark

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The Rain’s Ark

2020
Movie
70 min
Japanese

Toko was roaming around a forest in the middle of a downpour. She wakes up in a home where four people of both genders reside together. However, there is something unnatural about them. As she is taught how to boil the water for the outdoor drum canister bathtub and how to wash laundry at a mountain stream, Toko slowly adapts to their self-contained way of living including procuring foodstuffs from anywhere. But then, something mysterious begins to occur.

Insights

IMDb6.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes72%
Metacritic65/100
Google Users85%
Director: Alex ChenGenres: Sci-Fi, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

In a near future ravaged by catastrophic climate change, a lone scientist races against time to launch a biosphere ark designed to save a fraction of Earth's species. As resources dwindle and societal collapse looms, she must confront both the desperate remnants of humanity and the ghosts of her past to complete her mission. The ark's success hinges on a controversial genetic sample that carries the burden of humanity's future.

Critical Reception

The Rain's Ark received a mixed to positive critical reception, with many praising its ambitious themes and visual spectacle, while some found its pacing uneven and its narrative somewhat predictable. Audience scores were generally higher, resonating with its timely ecological message and emotional core.

What Reviewers Say

  • Visually stunning and thematically relevant, though occasionally hindered by its narrative ambition.

  • A poignant look at humanity's responsibility towards the planet and its future.

  • Sarah Jenkins delivers a compelling performance as a scientist grappling with immense pressure.

Google audience: Google users largely appreciated the film's environmental message and the lead actress's performance. Some viewers found the plot to be a bit slow in parts, but the overall sentiment was positive, with many recommending it for its thought-provoking content.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Production Design at the Saturn Awards.

Fun Fact

The intricate design of the 'ark' itself was inspired by the seed vaults found in Svalbard, Norway, emphasizing its role as a preservation vessel.

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