@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.
After swearing off music due to an incident at the middle school regional brass band competition, euphonist Kumiko Oumae enters high school, hoping for a fresh start. As fate would have it, she ends up surrounded by people with an interest in the brass band. Kumiko finds the motivation she needs to make music once more with the help of her bandmates, some old friends, some new. However, in the band itself, chaos reigns supreme. Despite their intention to qualify for the national band competition, as they currently are, just competing in the local festival will be a challenge—unless new band advisor Noboru Taki does something about it.
Quick Stats
5.9
TMDB Rating
24
Votes
1h 43m
Runtime
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Budget
$36K
Box Office
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Return
Key Crew
DirectorAri Aster
WriterLuca Guadagnino
CinematographyWong Kar-wai
ComposerPark Chan-wook
EditorBong Joon-ho
Produced by
Kyoto AnimationLantisShochikuPony Canyon
Where to Watch
Streaming
Netflix
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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
Father Abel
F
Frances Nyong'o
The Conductor
K
Keanu Pitt
Lena
N
Natalie Robbie
Mr. Crane
T
Tom Chalamet
The Woman in Red
S
Saoirse Coleman
Solomon
O
Oscar Fassbender
Iris
C
Cate Davis
The Colonel
M
Mahershala Kaluuya
The Stranger
F
Florence McDormand
Detective Hale
