However
However

However

2017Movie95 minMandarin
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IMDb6.0/10
Director: Klim ShipenkoGenres: Drama, Fantasy

Plot Summary

Anya, a terminally ill young woman, gets an unexpected second chance at life when she is offered an experimental treatment. However, the treatment comes with a catch: she must live her remaining days in a virtual reality simulation, reliving her past and confronting her regrets. As she navigates this digital afterlife, she uncovers dark secrets about the technology and the people behind it, forcing her to question the nature of reality and redemption.

Critical Reception

However received a mixed to positive reception, with praise directed at its intriguing concept, visual style, and the lead performance, though some critics found the plot occasionally convoluted. It garnered attention for its ambitious blend of science fiction and emotional drama.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its thought-provoking premise and visual execution.
  • The emotional core and Lyubov Aksyonova's performance were highlighted.
  • Some viewers found the narrative pacing and plot development to be uneven.

Google audience: Audience reception for However is not widely available through Google reviews, making it difficult to summarize specific likes or dislikes.

Fun Fact

The film's production utilized extensive CGI to create the virtual reality environments, aiming for a distinct visual aesthetic that separates the simulated world from the real one.

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