The Scythian Lamb

The Scythian Lamb

Directed by Daihachi Yoshida

Produced by Geek Sight, Asmik Ace

2018126 min6.1 / 10

A slow-burn paranoia thriller about a small town infiltrated by mysterious strangers with violent pasts, where suspicion and unease gradually poison the social fabric.

Six unknown people move to the declining seaport city of Uobuka. Unremarkable city official, Tsukisue, is appointed to welcome them, but finds out the shocking truth that all of them are former murder suspects. Before long, an uneasiness begins to creep over the quiet city.

Questions people ask

  • Does The Scythian Lamb end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 83% of films.

  • Is The Scythian Lamb sad? Yes. More sad than 75% of films.

  • Is The Scythian Lamb scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 67% of films.

  • Is The Scythian Lamb easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.

  • Is The Scythian Lamb violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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