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Woman Demon Human
The fictional life and career of a famous actress in Chinese opera, a woman who goes against tradition by specializing in playing male roles, especially that of Zhang Kui, a benevolent ghost who appears in several Chinese operas. Although the actress's career brings wealth and fame, it is attained only through considerable struggle against an anti-female system and an unhappy personal life.
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Plot Summary
A young man named Hideo journeys to a remote mountain in China to become a disciple of a mysterious hermit. Upon arrival, he is drawn into a mystical world where he encounters a beautiful woman who is both seductive and dangerous. As he delves deeper into this otherworldly realm, Hideo grapples with his desires and the supernatural forces that surround him, blurring the lines between reality and illusion.
Critical Reception
Woman Demon Human received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising its unique visual style, atmospheric horror, and the haunting musical score by Ryuichi Sakamoto himself. However, some found the plot convoluted and the pacing uneven.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its striking visual imagery and dreamlike, unsettling atmosphere.
Ryuichi Sakamoto's evocative score is a standout element, enhancing the film's eerie mood.
Some viewers found the narrative difficult to follow, making the film feel esoteric.
Google audience: Audience reception on Google is largely unavailable, but available comments often highlight the film's unconventional and surreal nature.
Fun Fact
Ryuichi Sakamoto, renowned for his film scores, also directed and starred in this surreal horror film, composing its entire soundtrack.
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