Hide from the Rain
Hide from the Rain

Hide from the Rain

2023TV ShowEnded1 SeasonJapanese

Sumire is a woman that's too kind and keeps falling for bad men. In the midst of heartbreak, she discovers a lingerie brand and makes up her mind to become a lingerie designer. She is determined to pursue her new dream. One rainy day, she meets Soichi and is attracted to him but he holds a secret...

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IMDb5.7/10
Director: David VainGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A struggling documentary filmmaker, haunted by a past tragedy, embarks on a remote wilderness retreat hoping to find inspiration and peace. However, the isolation and the unsettling behavior of his fellow retreat-goers soon plunge him into a psychological ordeal where reality blurs and paranoia takes hold. He must confront his inner demons and the mysterious threats surrounding him to survive.

Critical Reception

Hide from the Rain received mixed reviews from critics, with many praising its atmospheric tension and a strong central performance, while others found the pacing uneven and the plot predictable. Audience reception was similarly divided, appreciating the suspenseful elements but critiquing the narrative's resolution.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its suspenseful atmosphere and David Vain's committed performance.
  • Criticized for an overly familiar plot structure and a slow build-up.
  • The film's psychological tension is a strong suit, but its resolution leaves something to be desired.

Google audience: Audience reviews highlight the film's unsettling mood and engaging lead performance. Some viewers found the story's twists to be somewhat predictable, while others appreciated the attempt at a dark psychological thriller.

Fun Fact

Director David Vain also stars in the film and wrote the screenplay, drawing inspiration from personal experiences with creative block and the pressures of filmmaking.

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