Without Memory
Without Memory

Without Memory

1996Movie75 minJapanese

A father loses his short-term memory as a result of a botched medical procedure, which causes him to develop Wernicke's Encephalopathy. Kore-eda chronicles his family’s fight to receive proper treatment and benefits from this devastating malpractice.

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IMDb5.4/10
Director: Don McBreartyGenres: Thriller, Mystery, Crime

Plot Summary

A detective suffering from amnesia, following a near-fatal encounter, finds himself drawn into a complex murder investigation that hits disturbingly close to home. As his memory slowly returns in fragments, he begins to suspect that he may have been involved in the very crime he is trying to solve. He must race against time to uncover the truth before his fragmented memories consume him or the killer silences him permanently.

Critical Reception

The film received a mixed to negative reception from critics, who often cited its convoluted plot and predictable twists. While some appreciated the attempt at a complex psychological thriller, many found it to be derivative of other, more successful films in the genre. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with its limited release contributing to its low profile.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film's premise of an amnesiac detective investigating his own potential crime is intriguing but ultimately hampered by a predictable narrative.
  • Performances are generally competent, but cannot salvage the weak script and uninspired direction.
  • Despite attempts at suspense, the thriller elements fall flat, failing to generate genuine tension or surprise.

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Fun Fact

The film was reportedly developed with a significantly different ending during its production, which was altered in post-production due to studio interference.

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