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Scrap: A Love Story

1984·Movie
1h 40min
80
GreatGoodWatch score

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Immersive world, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace3
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age8
  • Family Dynamics7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

Some absurdist humor and cringe comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Absurdist Humor6
  • Cringe Humor5
  • Dark Humor5

World

Growing up, the mind, and family

  • Ambiguity9
  • Novelty8
  • World Immersion7

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Visual Stylization7
  • Cinematography6
  • Sound Centrality6

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About

The film depicts the strange live-in lifestyle of three people: Yasuko, a 14-year-old girl who insists that all things are equal and sex is no exception, Boku, a university student, and Ryosuke, a photographer for Binimoto. M, a girl who was popular for her photo books and videos at the time, plays the role of the girl who lives a carefree life, and is flanked by other celebrities.
Experimental Japanese CinemaUnconventional RelationshipsAdolescent SexualityPsychological DramaSocial TaboosAmbiguous NarrativeEccentric CharactersThought-ProvokingArt-House

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Is Scrap: A Love Story worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80/100. The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Scrap: A Love Story rated?

NuditySexual contentDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: nudity, sexual content, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Scrap: A Love Story?

1 h 40 min

Scrap: A Love Story runs 1 h 40 min.

What language is Scrap: A Love Story in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.