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Ben-Joe

2023·Movie
2h 16min
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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Scare6
  • Violence5

Heart

Deeply moving and profoundly sad

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy9
  • Coming of Age7

Humor

Some dark humor and satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor7
  • Satire & Parody6
  • Cringe Humor4

World

The mind, everyday modern life, and society

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Sound Centrality7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

Saki Omura (Nonoka Ishikawa) is a college student who lives a seemingly peaceful life with her family. Still, behind her smiles, she is tormented by a sense of rejection and isolation. One day, she meets Rena and is fascinated by her appearance. She wishes to become thin and beautiful like Rena and be loved by everyone, but the relationship between Saki and Rena deteriorates. Social rejection and humiliation spiral her into bulimia nervosa until her thoughts are clouded by anguish. The turn of events takes Saki to a health house. During this mountain retreat, a few women with similar issues are separated from external human contact and become a part of a grotesque social experiment.
Psychological DramaBody Image HorrorSocial RejectionMental Health CrisisDisturbing Social ExperimentIntense & UnsettlingBleak Contemporary RealismComing-of-Age NightmareAnxiety-Inducing

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What is Ben-Joe rated?

Disturbing imagerySuicide themesViolence

Content advisories: disturbing imagery, suicide themes, and violence.

How long is Ben-Joe?

2 h 16 min

Ben-Joe runs 2 h 16 min.

What language is Ben-Joe in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.