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The Pod of Good Fortune

2012Movie1 h 23 min

65
GoodGoodWatch score

A relentlessly bleak, gripping comedy movie about everyday modern life and crime.

Good for thought-provoking · adults · solo watch

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood

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Story

Ryosaku, a struggling actor, endures daily abuse from his wicked wife. One day, the janitor of his apartment gives him a 'The Pod of Good Fortune'. And his life begins to go awry. The sudden death of his abusive wife...suspicion of murder...an impulsive cover-up...same old routine on set...an unexpected visitor...and the body count rises. This fi lm closely follows the daily life of the protagonist as the bizarre and horrifi c drama unfolds. When people are pushed to an extreme situation, it's also the most comical. Full of such aspects, the stor y reveals the secret side of the people surrounding the protagonist. Where will the 'The Pod of Good Fortune' lead this man's unfortunate life? Only the Pot can tell.

Feels like

  • Dark Comedy
  • Crime Thriller
  • Psychological Drama
  • Black Humor
  • Everyday Horror
  • Unfortunate Protagonist
  • Murderous Cover-Up
  • Bizarre Events
  • Secret Lives

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Directed by
Michihito Ogawa

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Facts

February 25, 2012 · 1 h 23 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released
February 25, 2012
Runtime
1 h 23 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Comedy
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
1 country

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is The Pod of Good Fortune worth watching?"

Questions about The Pod of Good Fortune

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Pod of Good Fortune worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 5).

Will The Pod of Good Fortune make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly dark humor (8 of 10) and absurd humor (6 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching The Pod of Good Fortune?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 5 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Is The Pod of Good Fortune in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.