A Married Woman Moves to the Backwards Ass Country Every Day She is at the Mercy of the Villagers Ruri Tachibana
A Married Woman Moves to the Backwards Ass Country Every Day She is at the Mercy of the Villagers Ruri Tachibana

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A Married Woman Moves to the Backwards Ass Country Every Day She is at the Mercy of the Villagers Ruri Tachibana

2017
Movie
Adult · 18+
119 min
Japanese

Mr. and Mrs. Tachibana who moved to the marginal village in the mountains due to her husband's work. Despite her anxiety, her wife Ruri felt the joy of spending time with her beloved husband. One day, Morita, the chief of her village, visits her, and instead of greeting her, he treats her to tea infused with ruri grass, a medicinal herb that has been handed down in her village for a long time. As soon as she drinks, her body is deprived of freedom, and she is played with by Morita's desires and loses her consciousness. However, when she wakes up after a while, she doesn't seem to have changed at all, and she wonders if it was her dream...

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IMDb5.5/10
Director: Ruri TachibanaGenres: Drama, Horror

Plot Summary

A young woman, burdened by her past, seeks refuge in a remote, isolated village, hoping for a fresh start. However, she soon discovers that the seemingly tranquil community harbors dark secrets and traditions. The villagers, bound by their insular ways, subject her to increasingly disturbing rituals and psychological torment, blurring the lines between reality and nightmare.

Critical Reception

This independent horror film garnered attention for its disturbing atmosphere and exploration of isolation and psychological dread. While praised by some for its unconventional approach and unsettling themes, it received mixed reviews for its pacing and graphic content, finding a niche audience among fans of extreme and psychological horror.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unique, unsettling atmosphere and effective use of psychological horror.

  • Criticized for its slow pacing and potentially gratuitous depiction of violence and distress.

  • Considered a niche film that pushes boundaries in its exploration of rural horror and societal control.

Google audience: Audience reception is scarce due to the film's limited release and niche genre. Those who have commented often note its extreme nature and challenging themes, polarizing viewers.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in a remote Japanese village, with many of the villagers participating as extras, adding to the authentic and unsettling atmosphere.

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