Japón
Seen it?2003 | 134 min | Drama
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (79% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite almost no lasting buzz. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 14 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
A painter from the big city goes to a remote canyon to commit suicide. To reach some calmness he stays at the farmstead of Ascen, an old religious woman. Although only a few words are spoken, love grows.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
79% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsWeak
0 wins and 2 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 8K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Carlos Reygadas
- Alejandro FerretisThe Man
- Magdalena FloresAscen
- Yolanda VillaSabina
- Martín SerranoJuan Luis
- Rolando HernándezThe Judge
- Bernabe PérezThe Singer
- Fernando BenítezFernando
- Carlo Reygadas BarquínThe Hunter