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Hikikomori
Camille, cloistered at home for more than a year, escapes into video games, dance, manga and drawing. Among her drawings, we discover MYO, her double, stronger and more extroverted than her. A character that she created and that she "integrates" to face the outside world. One morning, under pressure from her mother, Camille decides to end her lack of understanding of society and the world around her and walks out of her apartment with the ambition to end her life. Fortunately, thanks to the different people she will meet along the way, far from her bitterness, she will finally find the sweet taste of life.
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Plot Summary
The film centers on an individual who has chosen to isolate themselves from society, a phenomenon known as hikikomori. It explores the internal struggles and the complex reasons behind such extreme social withdrawal. Through intimate storytelling, the narrative delves into the character's psyche and their relationship with the outside world.
Critical Reception
Hikikomori received a mixed reception, with critics acknowledging its sensitive portrayal of a difficult subject matter but some finding its pacing slow and its narrative development lacking depth. Audience reactions were similarly divided, with some connecting deeply with the film's themes of isolation and alienation, while others felt it didn't offer sufficient resolution.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its empathetic approach to the hikikomori phenomenon.
Criticized for a narrative that sometimes felt understated and slow.
Appreciated for its attempt to shed light on social isolation.
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Fun Fact
The film's exploration of hikikomori touches upon a real-world social issue prevalent in Japan, where hundreds of thousands are estimated to live in self-imposed isolation.
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