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- Synopsis:
- When her young son Minato (Soya Kurokawa) starts to behave strangely, single mother Saori (Sakura Andô) knows that there is something wrong. Discovering that one of his teachers might be responsible, she storms into the school demanding answers. But as the story unfolds through the eyes of mother, teacher and child, shocking truths begin to emerge.
- Actors:
- Sakura Andô, Eita, Soya Kurokawa, Hinata Hiiragi, Mitsuki Takahata, Akihiro Kakuta, Shidô Nakamura, Yûko Tanaka
- Directors:
- Hirokazu Koreeda
- Producers:
- Minami Ichikawa, Genki Kawamura, Ryo Ota, Kiyoshi Taguchi, Hajime Ushioda, Kenji Yamada, Tatsumi Yoda
- Writers:
- Yûji Sakamoto
- Aka:
- Kaibutsu
- Studio:
- Picture House Entertainment
- Genres:
- Drama, Thrillers
- Countries:
- Japan
- BBFC:
- Release Date:
- 03/06/2024
- Run Time:
- 126 minutes
- Languages:
- Japanese DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, Japanese LPCM Stereo
- Subtitles:
- English, English Hard of Hearing
- Formats:
- Pal
- Aspect Ratio:
- Widescreen 2.40:1
- Colour:
- Colour
- BLU-RAY Regions:
- B
- Bonus:
- Unreleased Scenes and Clapperboard Collection
- Making Of 'Monster'
- Cast and Crew at 'Monster' Preview Screening
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Reviews (2) of Monster
Inticately Crafted - Monster review by griggs
Hirokazu Kore-eda’s Monster is a thought-provoking and intricately crafted drama that feels like a gentle nod to Kurosawa’s Rashomon. The film unfolds through multiple perspectives, each revealing fragments of a larger story. While the non-linear timeline in the first half might feel disjointed, what initially seems like a gimmick soon proves essential. As the pieces click into place, you realise this structure mirrors the characters’ struggle to make sense of their own truths.
What makes Monster truly special is its empathy. Kore-eda shows us that everyone has their own version of events, but the courage to share that version, knowing it might be misunderstood, is where the real strength lies. Beautifully shot, with a subtle yet haunting score, the film keeps you hooked until the final, deeply satisfying moments. It’s not just a story—it’s an experience that rewards patience and reflection. Highly recommended for fans of thoughtful, layered storytelling.
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Monster in all of us. - Monster review by RP
The Monster is attitude. Our own, our fear, our fear of what others will think. The excuses we give to each other and to ourselves. Our need to belong and need to be individual. Our need to be understood and our need to be rebellious. How we wish the monster would just accept us for who we are and what we think. Instead the Monster just keeps on growing knowing that we will just cover up what it is even if it does more harm than good.
The film starts off by suggesting that the behaviour and change in that behaviour of a school pupil could be down to a teachers bullying. As the film goes on incidents are replayed from different points of view and explanations become blurred. There is no easy answer and no easy ending. But the film does offer hope that one day our Monsters and attitudes to each other will change for the better.
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