@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.
Down Town
A woman struggles to raise her young son on her own in postwar Japan, finding companionship with a kind laborer while still hoping for the return of her missing husband.
Quick Stats
8.0
TMDB Rating
2
Votes
57m
Runtime
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Budget
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Box Office
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Return
Key Crew
DirectorAri Aster
WriterLuca Guadagnino
CinematographyWong Kar-wai
ComposerPark Chan-wook
EditorBong Joon-ho
Produced by
TOHO
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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Timothée Kaluuya
The Stranger
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Zendaya McDormand
Detective Hale
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Michael Reeves
Elena
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Viola Portman
The Editor
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Daniel Hardy
Jude
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Frances Ronan
Anna
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Keanu Isaac
The Projectionist
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Natalie Blanchett
Mira
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Tom Ali
Father Abel
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Saoirse Pugh
The Conductor
