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Evil Does Not Exist

Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s follow-up to Drive My Car is a hauntingly enigmatic eco-thriller. Winner of Best Film at the BFI London Film Festival.

Drama 2023 106 mins

Director: Ryusuke Hamaguchi

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Overview

In a small, rustic and idyllic Japanese village lives a tight community, deeply connected to their land. However, their peace is threatened when a Tokyo talent company buys up some property nearby, intending to turn it into a tourist spot. A fascinating and unpredictable eco-drama-cum-mystery, Ryusuke Hamaguchi (Drive My Car) blends dark comedy with the most beautiful, eerie and hypnotic camera work to create a sublime and haunting film.

Director

Ryusuke Hamaguchi

Featuring

Hitoshi Omika , Ryo Nishikawa , Ayaka Shibutani and Hazuki Kikuchi

Genres

Drama

Certificate

moderate violence

Country

Japan

Language

Japanese with English subtitles

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