
Tideland
The squirrels made it seem less lonely
Directed by Terry Gilliam
Produced by Recorded Picture Company, Capri Films
A deeply unsettling dark fantasy about a child's psychological survival through imagination in the face of parental abandonment and decay.
Because of the actions of her irresponsible parents, a young girl is left alone on a decrepit country estate and survives inside her fantastic imagination.
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Is Tideland sad? Yes, very. More sad than 98% of films.
Is Tideland one of a kind? Yes, very. More singular than 95% of films.
Does Tideland end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 91% of films.
Is Tideland scary? Yes. More frightening than 82% of films.
Is Tideland easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.
Is Tideland violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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