A Ghost Story
It's all about time.
Directed by David Lowery
Produced by Sailor Bear, Zero Trans Fat Productions
A haunting, meditative exploration of grief and the passage of time, told through the perspective of a ghost watching his life and love dissolve across decades.
Recently deceased, a white-sheeted ghost returns to his suburban home to console his bereft wife, only to find that in his spectral state he has become unstuck in time, forced to watch passively as the life he knew and the woman he loves slowly slip away.
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Questions people ask
Is A Ghost Story sad? Yes, very. More sad than 99% of films.
Is A Ghost Story one of a kind? Yes, very. More singular than 98% of films.
Is A Ghost Story violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.
Does A Ghost Story end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 83% of films.
Is A Ghost Story easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.
Is A Ghost Story scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.
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Distinctly its own thing.
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How much more it delivers than it promises
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Ensemble
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Like A Ghost Story
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as A Ghost Story
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like A Ghost Story, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like A Ghost Story, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like A Ghost Story, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
