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On a subtropical island, a teenage couple deal with the interwoven cycle of life, death and love.On a subtropical island, a teenage couple deal with the interwoven cycle of life, death and love.On a subtropical island, a teenage couple deal with the interwoven cycle of life, death and love.
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- 4 wins & 5 nominations
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- TriviaAfter the release of the film, Naomi Kawase dubbed it as her masterpiece.
- Alternate versionsThe UK release was cut, scenes from this film were originally shown to the BBFC for advice. The distributor was informed that one scene was likely to be in breach of the Cinematograph Films (Animals) Act 1937 and was therefore unlikely to be suitable for classification. When the film was submitted for formal classification, this scene had been cut.
- ConnectionsReferenced in Gauguin: Voyage to Tahiti (2017)
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Experiencing life
It wasn't like watching a movie, it was like experiencing life. Perhaps women experience life by being (the director is a woman), and men by achieving. Because it felt like I was immersed in life itself, and not racing to a conclusion. It was a cross section of different lives, at a particular point. And though characterised by huge upheavals, there was stillness throughout. You cannot miss the analogy with the sea, which is a constant presence. Warm and inviting, or lethal and threatening in turn.
Beautiful locales, and Excellent performances. Understated, but spot on. But I thought the ailing mother was miscast. She looked out of place, and far from looking sick, she was positively glowing.
There's some jarring brutality towards animals and plants, perhaps as a reflection of our impotency in preventing death.
All in all, the island will stay with me for a while.
Beautiful locales, and Excellent performances. Understated, but spot on. But I thought the ailing mother was miscast. She looked out of place, and far from looking sick, she was positively glowing.
There's some jarring brutality towards animals and plants, perhaps as a reflection of our impotency in preventing death.
All in all, the island will stay with me for a while.
- mrwildgoose
- Apr 24, 2024
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- Gross worldwide
- $383,948
- Runtime2 hours 1 minute
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- 2.39:1
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