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Repast

1951·Movie
1h 37min
76
GreatGoodWatch score

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No humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace2
  • Spectacle2

Heart

Melancholic and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Melancholy8
  • Family Dynamics8
  • Pathos7

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Situational Comedy2
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Cringe Humor2

World

History, family, and society

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Ambiguity7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

In post-WWII Osaka, a middle-aged woman is forced to examine her dreary life and marriage when her husband's young and flirtatious cousin arrives for a brief stay to escape an arranged marriage.
Japanese Post-War CinemaMarriage DissatisfactionSlow-Paced DramaEveryday LifeFeminist PerspectiveSocial CommentaryMelancholic ToneSubtle PerformancesHistorical Setting

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is Repast worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 7.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Repast?

1 h 37 min

Repast runs 1 h 37 min.

Is Repast based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

What language is Repast in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch Repast?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Repast in 6 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Repast use?

A Day in Her ApronDistracted by the SexyGet-Rich-Quick SchemeHousewifeKitchen Sink DramaThe MistressNosebleedNarratorNon-Indicative NameThe Tease

TV Tropes lists 10 storytelling tropes for Repast, including A Day in Her Apron, Distracted by the Sexy, Get-Rich-Quick Scheme.