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Lost Serenade

2016·Movie
1h 51min

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Strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Violence5
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Profoundly sad and moving

  • Melancholy9
  • Pathos8
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, the mind, and society

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

Kaori (Nori Sato) runs a small piano studio. One of her students is Yuu (Uwa Ishibashi). On the way from a recital, Kaori is sexually assaulted by Yuu's father (Kentaro Furuyama). Kaori later learns Yuu has also been sexually abused by her father. Kaori and Yuu share each other's pain and eventually Kaori decides to fulfill Yuu's wish.
Japanese Indie CinemaSexual AbuseTraumaPsychological DramaMelancholicCharacter-DrivenSocial IssuesSlow Burn

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is Lost Serenade worth watching?

64
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 6.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Lost Serenade rated?

Sexual contentDisturbing imagerySuicide themes

Content advisories: sexual content, disturbing imagery, and suicide themes.

How long is Lost Serenade?

1 h 51 min

Lost Serenade runs 1 h 51 min.

What language is Lost Serenade in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese.