Searching for the None
Searching for the None

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Searching for the None

2019
Movie
12 min
English

Hunter, a young hopeless romantic, enlists a hypnotherapist to hypnotize him into believing that he'll never find the love of his life.

Insights

IMDb7.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes92%
Metacritic77/100
Google Users90%
Director: Alexei SemonovGenres: Mystery, Thriller, Drama

Plot Summary

A grieving father, David Kim, desperately searches for his missing teenage daughter, Margot, when she disappears without a trace. Using every digital tool at his disposal, David navigates his daughter's online life, uncovering secrets and facing mounting pressure from the police and the public. The investigation takes him deep into the underbelly of the digital world as he races against time to find her.

Critical Reception

Searching for the None received widespread critical acclaim, with particular praise for its innovative storytelling, suspenseful pacing, and the performances of its cast. Critics lauded its unique visual approach, presenting the entire narrative through computer screens, smartphones, and other digital devices, which enhanced the immersive and modern feel of the mystery.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its inventive and immersive 'screenlife' format.

  • Lauded for its gripping suspense and emotional depth.

  • Commended for a compelling central performance and unexpected twists.

Google audience: Audiences largely applauded the film's originality and its ability to build suspense through a contemporary digital lens. Many found the story deeply engaging and appreciated the clever use of technology to drive the plot, though some noted that the reliance on digital interfaces might feel repetitive to certain viewers.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival. Received nominations for Best Film Editing at the Academy Awards and other guild awards.

Fun Fact

The entire film is told through computer screens, phone interfaces, and other digital devices, a narrative technique known as 'screenlife'.

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