RETURN

RETURN

Directed by Norihiko Morinaga

198531 min6.8 / 10

An experimental 8mm work that uses fragmented, dreamlike imagery to explore themes of return and memory with deliberate ambiguity.

8mm work directed by Norihiko Morinaga.

Questions people ask

  • Is RETURN violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is RETURN sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.

  • Is RETURN scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

  • Does RETURN end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 64% of films.

  • Is RETURN easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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81/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

There is almost nothing else like this.

Rarity95

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise91

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love60

How much audiences actually like it

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