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Ritual

2000·Movie
2h 8min

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Ritual fingerprint

Immersive world, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Fast Pace4
  • Tension3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Melancholic and moving

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Absurdist Humor3
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Everyday modern life, the mind, and show business

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Ambiguity7

Craft

Standout direction and characters

  • Direction8
  • Character Depth8
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

Tomorrow is my birthday.

A disillusioned filmmaker has an encounter with a young woman who has a ritual of repeating "Tomorrow is my birthday" everyday. He tries to communicate with her through his video camera.
Japanese Indie FilmMelancholic RomanceSurreal and EccentricExistential ReflectionArthouse AestheticCharacter StudyDialogue-DrivenPsychological Drama

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Ritual

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Where can I stream Ritual legally?

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Is Ritual worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 7.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Ritual?

2 h 8 min

Ritual runs 2 h 8 min.

Is Ritual based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

What language is Ritual in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.