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Cracks
Lawyer Xu Zhixin assumes the identity of her twin sister, Xu Xiawei, to get close to her sister’s high school crush, Lin Zheng. As Xu Zhixin juggles the two identities, she faces challenges in maintaining the deception and managing the complexities of their relationships.
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Plot Summary
At an elite all-girls boarding school in the Irish countryside, a charismatic new teacher's arrival disrupts the established order and ignites intense desires and jealousies among the students. When a mysterious incident occurs, the girls' idyllic world begins to unravel, exposing dark secrets and dangerous obsessions.
Critical Reception
Cracks received a mixed to positive reception from critics, who often praised its atmospheric tension, strong performances, and visual style, though some found the plot's pacing and ambiguity to be uneven.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its moody atmosphere and striking visuals.
Noted for strong performances from its lead actresses, particularly Eva Green.
Criticized by some for a slow build-up and an ambiguous narrative.
Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's unsettling tone and the performances, finding it to be a visually compelling but sometimes opaque psychological drama. Some viewers felt the story was difficult to fully connect with.
Fun Fact
The film was shot on location at the historic Glenmalure Lodge in County Wicklow, Ireland, contributing to its isolated and gothic atmosphere.
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