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The Virgin Witness

1966·Movie
1h 24min
70
GoodGoodWatch score

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No humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Spectacle4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Romantic and melancholic

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Romance8
  • Melancholy7
  • Coming of Age7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Cringe Humor2
  • Dark Humor2

World

History, growing up, and faith and meaning

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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About

An uncle decides to put his delinquent orphaned niece into a temple in Kyoto known for its austere novitiate. Initially resistant to all forms of discipline, she ends up falling in love with the nun who is in charge of her.
Historical DramaComing-of-AgeLesbian RomanceSpiritual AwakeningAustere Convent SettingPsychological DepthJapanese CinemaMelancholy ToneCharacter-Driven

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Is The Virgin Witness worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100 (IMDb 6.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Virgin Witness?

1 h 24 min

The Virgin Witness runs 1 h 24 min.

What language is The Virgin Witness in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.