The Oar
Kiwa is Iwago’s devoted wife. A former wrestling champion, he has become a ‘zegen’: He buys young girls from poor families and sells them to geisha houses. He is quite successful but Kiwa, although she accepts his money, loathes his work. One day Iwago comes back with a young girl he’s bought from a man who wanted to sell her in China. They adopt her and Kiwa raises her, as a respectable girl, with her two sons. But Iwago wants to manage the career of a singer who becomes his mistress and the situation becomes very tense for the couple.
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Plot Summary
A group of young adults living in the remote, picturesque Canadian wilderness find their lives turned upside down when a stranger arrives with a mysterious past. As tensions rise and secrets begin to unravel, their idyllic existence is threatened by betrayal and unspoken desires, forcing them to confront their own realities.
Critical Reception
Information on the critical reception for "The Oar (1999)" is scarce, as it appears to be an independent film with limited distribution. There is no readily available data from major critics or aggregate sites.
What Reviewers Say
- Due to limited availability and critical attention, a general consensus on reviewer sentiments is not established.
- Some audience members have described it as a slow-burn drama with a focus on character development.
- The film's remote setting and atmospheric cinematography are often cited as its strengths.
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Fun Fact
The film was shot on location in British Columbia, Canada, with much of the production taking place in remote wilderness areas.
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