@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.
Aabhaasam
The story of Aabhaasam is about an overnight bus journey from Bangalore to Kerala where the travelers analyze the schizophrenic society and how it has evolved through different times. It brings to audiences' attention how the societal views are influenced by patriarchy. The movie is director's attempt to show the bus as the metaphor for the system and the travelers as the victims.
Quick Stats
6.4
TMDB Rating
8
Votes
2h 1m
Runtime
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Budget
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Key Crew
DirectorAri Aster
WriterLuca Guadagnino
CinematographyWong Kar-wai
ComposerPark Chan-wook
EditorBong Joon-ho
Produced by
Spire ProductionsCollective Phase One
Where to Watch
Streaming
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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
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Tom Hardy
Father Abel
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Saoirse Ronan
The Conductor
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Oscar Isaac
Lena
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Cate Blanchett
Mr. Crane
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Mahershala Ali
The Woman in Red
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Florence Pugh
Solomon
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Adam Driver
Iris
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Tilda Swinton
The Colonel
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Joaquin Phoenix
The Stranger
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Lupita Nyong'o
Detective Hale
