This is a very cool film but not very mainstream, not very American. It has this kind of European pacing and odd humor. It's suspenseful, but not a thriller. You just sort of feel like something is a little off all along the way. The film makes no attempt to keep the "big ending" from the viewers, but I don't think that's the point. Instead it creates tension by creating more subtle mysteries of the heart.
There are these incredible scenes with older Japanese men who live and work in the forest that the main character is in. Those men are so lovely and real, really grounding the surreal world.
The unease is palpable because you see what's coming and can't stop it.
But it does this very curious things of not making you want to stop it either. Which, given the subject, is a bit of a trip.
Dree Hemingway is compelling, perfectly portrays this character that is both distant and empathetic. In the end the film sort of washes over you like this surreal dream but its not obtuse. It's about lost love and keeping secrets and the way we view and present our life to others. I was motivated to watch it again (with friends) to figure out a few things and I got even more details.
A true recommendation for those who just want an oddly sweet and perfectly dark melancholy film to spend an evening with (but please note it's not like The Forest - in any way)
Also loved all the music choices!
There are these incredible scenes with older Japanese men who live and work in the forest that the main character is in. Those men are so lovely and real, really grounding the surreal world.
The unease is palpable because you see what's coming and can't stop it.
But it does this very curious things of not making you want to stop it either. Which, given the subject, is a bit of a trip.
Dree Hemingway is compelling, perfectly portrays this character that is both distant and empathetic. In the end the film sort of washes over you like this surreal dream but its not obtuse. It's about lost love and keeping secrets and the way we view and present our life to others. I was motivated to watch it again (with friends) to figure out a few things and I got even more details.
A true recommendation for those who just want an oddly sweet and perfectly dark melancholy film to spend an evening with (but please note it's not like The Forest - in any way)
Also loved all the music choices!