@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
Even though Gennosuke and Oboro are from rival ninja villages, they are secretly in love. At an annual conference with the Lord, it is dictated that a competition--a fight to the death--will take place between the five best shinobi from each village. Gennosuke and Oboro's love is made even more impossible when they each got picked as the leader of the five to represent their respective villages.
Quick Stats
6.6
TMDB Rating
179
Votes
1h 47m
Runtime
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Budget
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Key Crew
DirectorBong Joon-ho
WriterPark Chan-wook
CinematographyDavid Lynch
ComposerLuca Guadagnino
EditorAri Aster
Produced by
Yomiuri Telecasting CorporationEisei GekijoShochikuNippon Television Network Corporation
Where to Watch
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Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
Cast
D
Daniel Phoenix
Jude
F
Frances Nyong'o
Anna
K
Keanu Pitt
The Projectionist
N
Natalie Robbie
Mira
T
Tom Chalamet
Father Abel
S
Saoirse Coleman
The Conductor
O
Oscar Fassbender
Lena
C
Cate Davis
Mr. Crane
M
Mahershala Kaluuya
The Woman in Red
F
Florence McDormand
Solomon
