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Looking for Kafka

2018·Movie
1h 41min

Where to watch

No stream option in US yet.

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Strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace3
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Melancholic

  • Melancholy7
  • Romance6
  • Pathos6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Absurdist Humor2
  • Cringe Humor1

World

Everyday modern life, mystery, and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Ambiguity8
  • World Immersion7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

In Taipei, a rehearsal for Kafka’s Metamorphosis is in full swing as the show’s opening night approaches. Lin’s girlfriend, Julie, is visiting him from Paris. After the rehearsal, he picks her up at the airport and they spend the night together. In the morning, Lin is nowhere to be found and leaves Julie waiting at his apartment
Taiwanese DramaExistential MysteryRelationship MelancholyKafka-esque ThemesUnexplained DisappearancePsychological ExplorationUrban LonelinessIntimate Character StudyThought-Provoking

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is Looking for Kafka worth watching?

22
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Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 23/100 (IMDb 3.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Looking for Kafka rated?

Sexual contentDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: sexual content and disturbing imagery.

How long is Looking for Kafka?

1 h 41 min

Looking for Kafka runs 1 h 41 min.

What language is Looking for Kafka in?

ChineseEnglishFrench

It was made in Chinese, with some English, French. Produced in Taiwan.