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Apollo My Love
Soichi is the heir to a major trading company, commonly known as Apollo. He is living an elegant life on a yacht when his mother-in-law offers him an arranged marriage. As a gay man, he finds the idea annoying. Apollo leaves the yacht in the hands of his boyfriend, Masao, and returns to his parents' house. However, when Apollo is away, three strangers come onto the yacht and rape Masao. When Apollo hears Masao's voice calling for help, he returns to find...
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Plot Summary
In the near future, a determined, middle-aged woman embarks on a mission to retrieve a love token she lost during a space voyage. This journey takes her through the cosmos, encountering unusual beings and challenging her perceptions of love and connection. As she navigates the vastness of space, she grapples with her past and the possibility of new beginnings.
Critical Reception
Apollo My Love received a mixed reception, with critics noting its ambitious themes and unique visual style but often finding its narrative pacing uneven and its emotional core somewhat underdeveloped. Audiences were divided, with some appreciating its philosophical undertones and others finding it too abstract.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its imaginative concept and striking visual design.
Criticized for a slow pace and a narrative that struggles to connect emotionally.
Appreciated for its exploration of advanced themes and unconventional romance.
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Fun Fact
The film was notable for its early use of visual effects to depict space travel and alien landscapes, aiming for a more artistic and less action-oriented approach than typical science fiction of the era.
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