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The Antique

2018·Movie
2h 1min
59
DecentGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Wondrous

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics8
  • Wonder7
  • Wholesome6

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Mystery, everyday modern life, and family

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, dialogue, and characters

  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Memory of antique books.

Job-hunting Daisuke heads to the Antiquarian Bookshop Biblia in Kita-Kamakura with a book signed by Natsume Soseki that his deceased grandmother left behind. He asks the beautiful shop owner Shioriko to authenticate the book. However, the book in question hides an unexpected secret from his grandmother.
Japanese MysteryBook-themedGentle DramaFamily SecretsIntriguing NarrativeCharacter-drivenHistorical NuancesCozy MysteryLiterary Focus

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is The Antique worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59/100 (IMDb 5.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Antique?

2 h 1 min

The Antique runs 2 h 1 min.

Is The Antique based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

What language is The Antique in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch The Antique?

2JPKR

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