Junk Food

1997·Movie
1h 22min

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No stream option in US yet.

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Junk Food fingerprint

Strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace4
  • Violence4

Heart

Melancholic

  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos6
  • Family Dynamics4

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Cringe Humor4

World

Everyday modern life, society, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Standout storytelling

  • Narrative Structure8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

Junk Food consists of four intertwining stories. The first and fourth sections show the morning routine of an blind, old Japanese woman, waking up, buying bread and milk, praying at the family alter; however, it is the second segment where the true story begins.
Gritty Urban DramaIntertwining NarrativesContemporary JapanSocial CommentarySlice-of-Life RealismPsychological DepthBleak OutlookCharacter-DrivenIndependent Cinema

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is Junk Food worth watching?

49
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50/100 (IMDb 5.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Junk Food rated?

ViolenceStrong languageSexual contentDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence, strong language, sexual content, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Junk Food?

1 h 22 min

Junk Food runs 1 h 22 min.

What language is Junk Food in?

JapaneseUrduSpanishEnglish

It was made in Japanese, with some Urdu, Spanish, English. Produced in Japan.

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