My Dear Corpses
My Dear Corpses

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My Dear Corpses

2020
Movie
34 min
Estonian

Unexpectedly evicted from his house, Erki faces a rather difficult task to take care of his lonely mother. He’s forced to agree to become a corpse carrier.

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IMDb6.1/10
Director: Yoshihiro NakamuraGenres: Drama, Mystery, Supernatural

Plot Summary

A novelist struggling with writer's block finds himself drawn into a series of mysterious deaths surrounding an eccentric old woman and her peculiar family. As he investigates, he uncovers dark secrets and a supernatural element that blurs the line between life and death. The story delves into themes of grief, memory, and the lingering presence of the departed.

Critical Reception

My Dear Corpses received a mixed to positive reception, with critics praising its unique blend of supernatural mystery and emotional drama. Some found the pacing deliberate and the narrative occasionally convoluted, while others appreciated its artistic ambition and thought-provoking exploration of death and memory.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its atmospheric direction and unconventional narrative.

  • Noted for its poignant exploration of grief and the afterlife.

  • Criticized by some for its slow pacing and unclear plot points.

Google audience: Audience reception information is not widely available.

Fun Fact

The film features the final on-screen performance of veteran Japanese actress Kirin Kiki, who passed away in 2018, before the film's release.

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