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Rage
怒り
2016 142 min Japan 18+
★7.0
Mystery, Drama, Thriller
Director: Sang-il Lee
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Description
A man brutally murders a married couple and leaves the word “ikari” (“rage”) written with their blood. The killer undergoes plastic surgery and flees. At three different locations in Japan, a male stranger appears. People suspect that the stranger might be the murderer.
Starring
Ken Watanabe
Actor
Mirai Moriyama
Actor
Aoi Miyazaki
Actor
Awards
Asian Film Academy 2017
— Best Supporting Actor
San Sebastián International Film Festival 2016
— Golden Shell
Asian Film Academy 2017
— Best Debut
Asian Film Academy 2017
— Best Original Score
Asian Film Academy 2017
— Best Film Editing
Key opinion
Rage (Ikari) is an ambitious, multifaceted adaptation that weaves three parallel narratives into a profound exploration of trust and human frailty. While some critics find the complex structural connections difficult to reconcile, the film is widely praised for its deeply unsettling emotional impact and atmospheric intensity.
| Score | Ryuichi Sakamoto's delicate score breathes in perfect synchronization with the film's unfolding drama. | |
| Emotion | The film delivers a haunting and deeply unsettling emotional conclusion. | |
| Direction | Lee Sang-il utilizes a distinctively observant, patient directorial style to probe complex themes of betrayal and intimacy. | |
| Screenplay | Opinions on the screenplay are divided: some admire the intricate, symbolic weaving of three separate narratives, while others find the connections between storylines and the central mystery difficult to reconcile. |