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Rising Moon
Two brothers disagree about their mother heritage. The older brother has a lot of children but no money, he is living in his mothers house in a small sea village with his wife and four children. The younger brother has no children but a lot of money. He is living in the city with his unsatisfied wife who desparetly wants a child but cannot. When the older brother wife unexpectly gets pregnant it appears like the perfect solution. The younger brother brings the older one a proposal to adopt the unborn child but instead the older brother can keep the heritage. The older brother and his wife accepts the proposal. When their youngest daughter discovers this she gets very disappointed and makes an effort to destroy the agreement. Soon she finds out that she is not alone in her actions, her newly dead grandmother is still around, ready to help her.
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Plot Summary
A woman dealing with the trauma of a past assault travels to a remote cabin to find solace. However, her attempt at peace is shattered when she realizes she is not alone and a dangerous game of cat and mouse begins. As she fights for survival, she must confront not only her attacker but also her own inner demons.
Critical Reception
Rising Moon received a mixed reception from critics and audiences. While some praised its suspenseful atmosphere and the lead performance, others found the plot predictable and the pacing uneven. The film was noted for its attempts to explore themes of trauma and resilience.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its tense atmosphere and strong central performance.
Criticized for a somewhat formulaic plot and inconsistent pacing.
Explores difficult themes of trauma and survival with mixed success.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce and largely uncollated, making a specific summary difficult to ascertain. However, the limited available commentary suggests a division between those who found the film engaging and suspenseful, and those who felt it did not fully deliver on its premise.
Fun Fact
The film was shot on location in a remote cabin in the Pacific Northwest, adding to its isolated and atmospheric feel.
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