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Birdsong

  • 20192019
  • 1h 30m
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6.1/10
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Birdsong (2019)
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Tokyo. Asuka, a young cleaning lady working the night shift, is ready to pay a high price to achieve her dream of becoming a music star. She manages to perform on a TV-talent show, but all h... Read allTokyo. Asuka, a young cleaning lady working the night shift, is ready to pay a high price to achieve her dream of becoming a music star. She manages to perform on a TV-talent show, but all her sacrifices backfire when she is accused of murder and is forced to reveal all the detai... Read allTokyo. Asuka, a young cleaning lady working the night shift, is ready to pay a high price to achieve her dream of becoming a music star. She manages to perform on a TV-talent show, but all her sacrifices backfire when she is accused of murder and is forced to reveal all the details of the dark path she has followed until then.
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
194
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    • Hendrik Willemyns
    • Hendrik Willemyns
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    • Kazuhiko Kanayama
    • Natsuko Kobayashi
    • Akaji Maro
    • Hendrik Willemyns
    • Hendrik Willemyns
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    • Natsuko Kobayashi
    • Akaji Maro
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    8/10
    A poetic visualization of the psyche of an artist
    Willemyns delivers a visually stunning and moving story, guiding us through the hardships and dangers one encounters when trying to rise to fame.

    In a story about music, the soundtrack succeeds in elevating the story and increasing the impact of every scene.

    While at times the pace felt a bit off, I was never bored when looking at the beautiful but sometimes lonely scenery of Tokyo.
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      • July 3, 2020 (Japan)
      • Belgium
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      • Menuetto Film (be)
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      • Veracity Productions
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