It's interesting that Koreeda approaches an apparent thriller in the same way he approaches his family dramas. In fact, this is a drama and, as usual for him, a film about people and grey areas. Here, he addresses the difference between legal justice and what may be ethically acceptable even if a crime.
It's not an easy film, with a quite slow pace and few events that capture our interest. Despite loving thrillers and loving Koreeda's usual style, this film left me wanting much more. Nevertheless, the approach is interesting, the performances are very good, it's beautifully shot (with incredible mirror shots), and the ethical issues it raises stay with us.
It's not an easy film, with a quite slow pace and few events that capture our interest. Despite loving thrillers and loving Koreeda's usual style, this film left me wanting much more. Nevertheless, the approach is interesting, the performances are very good, it's beautifully shot (with incredible mirror shots), and the ethical issues it raises stay with us.