Summer Ends
Botan has a father who is a sparkler maker. One day, she is frustrated because she is not allowed to make sparklers, and her father, Yanagi, has a falling out with her. Several years later, Botan, now an AD at a video production company, has no choice but to return to her estranged parents' home for an interview.
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Plot Summary
A grieving young woman retreats to the countryside after the death of her husband, seeking solace and a fresh start. However, the idyllic setting soon gives way to unsettling occurrences and psychological turmoil. As her grip on reality loosens, she finds herself confronting disturbing visions and echoes of her past, blurring the lines between memory and hallucination.
Critical Reception
Summer Ends received polarized reviews, with critics divided on its thematic depth and unsettling atmosphere. While some praised its bold artistic vision and lead performances, others found its narrative opaque and its horror elements underdeveloped. Audiences were similarly split, with strong reactions to its disturbing imagery and ambiguous ending.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its atmospheric dread and strong lead performance.
- Criticized for its ambiguous narrative and lack of clear resolution.
- Divisive for its unsettling imagery and psychological horror elements.
Google audience: Google users appreciated the film's artistic ambition and the chilling performances, particularly from Jessie Buckley. However, many expressed frustration with the confusing plot and the lack of a satisfying conclusion, leading to mixed feelings about the overall experience.
Fun Fact
The film's unsettling score was composed by the director himself, Alex Garland, known for his work on 'Ex Machina' and 'Annihilation'.
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