Evil Does Not Exist (2023)
November 19, 2024 6:33 AM - Subscribe
[TRAILER] In the rural alpine hamlet of Mizubiki, Takumi and his daughter, Hana, lead a modest life gathering water, wood, and wild wasabi for the local udon restaurant. Increasingly, the townsfolk become aware of a plan to build an opulent glamping site nearby. When two company representatives arrive and ask for local guidance, Takumi becomes conflicted in his involvement, as it becomes clear that the project will have a pernicious impact on the community.
Starring Hitoshi Omika, Ryo Nishikawa, Ryuji Kosaka, Ayaka Shibutani.
Written and directed by Ryūsuke Hamaguchi (Drive My Car). Produced by Satoshi Takata for NEOPA Inc. Cinematography by Yoshio Kitagawa. Edited by Ryūsuke Hamaguchi, Azusa Yamazaki, Music by Eiko Ishibashi.
91% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes.
Currently streaming in the US on Criterion. JustWatch listing.
Starring Hitoshi Omika, Ryo Nishikawa, Ryuji Kosaka, Ayaka Shibutani.
Written and directed by Ryūsuke Hamaguchi (Drive My Car). Produced by Satoshi Takata for NEOPA Inc. Cinematography by Yoshio Kitagawa. Edited by Ryūsuke Hamaguchi, Azusa Yamazaki, Music by Eiko Ishibashi.
91% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes.
Currently streaming in the US on Criterion. JustWatch listing.
This is very slow and meditative, which is normally very much my jam. But there is a remove to it that didn't feel like it wanted to let me in.
I liked it alright, but I might need a rewatch to really let it sink in properly.
posted by DirtyOldTown at 8:30 AM on November 19
I liked it alright, but I might need a rewatch to really let it sink in properly.
posted by DirtyOldTown at 8:30 AM on November 19
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posted by ginger.beef at 7:19 AM on November 19