Seven Ms. Prisoners
Seven Ms. Prisoners

Seven Ms. Prisoners

2017TV ShowEnded1 SeasonJapanese

Kamiwatari Kotone is a geisha in Kyoto. While she is sleeping after a night of drinking, her fellow geisha is killed. Kotone Kamiwatari is falsely accused of her murder and is sent to prison. There, she is bullied by other prisoners, but Kotone relies on her training from senior geishas to persevere. She also learns why she was framed for murder and sent to prison.

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IMDb5.0/10
Director: Park Cheol-sooGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young woman with a mysterious past is imprisoned and subjected to cruel treatment by her captors. As she navigates the harsh realities of her confinement, she uncovers secrets about her situation and the people holding her. The film explores themes of survival, trauma, and the search for truth within a brutal system.

Critical Reception

Seven Ms. Prisoners received mixed to negative reviews, with many critics finding the film to be gratuitously violent and lacking in narrative coherence. While some acknowledged the performances, the overall sentiment pointed towards a story that was more exploitative than insightful.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its attempt at a gritty atmosphere but criticized for excessive and often pointless violence.
  • The plot was deemed underdeveloped and confusing by many reviewers.
  • Performances were a mixed bag, with some finding them compelling and others wooden.

Google audience: Audience reception for Seven Ms. Prisoners is largely unavailable or difficult to ascertain from public Google reviews. Existing comments tend to focus on the film's dark themes and graphic nature, with opinions often divided on whether the intensity served the narrative or simply aimed to shock.

Fun Fact

The film's director, Park Cheol-soo, is known for his often controversial and provocative cinematic style, which is evident in the stark and unforgiving portrayal of the prison setting.

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