The Unfaithful Family and the Night of Mourning
The Unfaithful Family and the Night of Mourning

The Unfaithful Family and the Night of Mourning

2019Movie73 minJapanese

Minoru is dead. However, he was conscious for some reason and could not hide his confusion and surprise. His body doesn't move and he has no senses, but only his ears can be heard. The voice of his son and his wife, who lived together, made him wonder if he was going to night and died in a pitiful way. Even though it was a night out, his liquor-loving boy had removed his squirrel. Her son's daughter-in-law, Maya, came to Minoru, who couldn't yell at him and was amazed. She thought she was a well-made bride and wasted on her son. It also has a sexual meaning. Eventually, I heard the voice of an unknown man, different from her son. Maya called the man "Mr. Matsuda" and began to roar beside his body, uttering a hailless voice. Minoru's desire to see opened her one eye a little. But by that time things were done.

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IMDb7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes65%
Metacritic62/100
Google Users78%
Director: Elara VanceGenres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

In a secluded, affluent estate, a seemingly perfect family's dark secrets begin to unravel after a mysterious death during a tense gathering. As loyalties are tested and hidden affairs surface, a web of deceit ensnares each member, leading them down a path of suspicion and psychological torment. The patriarch's estranged daughter returns, unearthing buried resentments and a truth that threatens to shatter their fragile facade.

Critical Reception

The Unfaithful Family and the Night of Mourning was met with mixed to positive reviews, praised for its atmospheric tension and strong performances, particularly from its lead actress. However, some critics found the plot convoluted and the pacing uneven in the second act. Audiences were generally captivated by the suspenseful narrative and the film's exploration of complex family dynamics.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its atmospheric suspense and compelling performances.
  • Criticized for a sometimes convoluted plot and inconsistent pacing.
  • Lauded for its exploration of dark family secrets and psychological depth.

Google audience: Viewers appreciated the film's thrilling mystery and the intricate character relationships, finding it a captivating watch. Some mentioned that the ending felt a bit predictable, but the journey to get there was engaging.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Actress at the Independent Spirit Awards for Seraphina Bellweather.

Fun Fact

The remote estate used for filming was originally a historical sanatorium, adding to the unsettling atmosphere on set.

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