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Possession

2022Movie11 min

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A profoundly sad, relentlessly bleak sci-fi movie about everyday modern life and the mind, with standout performances and cinematography.

Good for thought-provoking · adults · partner watch

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you need an uplifting mood · you want fast pacing

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Story

New Things are in Bloom.

A lonely drifter in a post-apocalyptic world attempts to protect a new plant only to be challenged by another survivor with alternative views.

Feels like

  • Existential Drama
  • Slow-Burn Psychological Thriller
  • Melancholic Atmosphere
  • Grief and Loss
  • Minimalist Narrative
  • Stunning Cinematography
  • Philosophical Inquiry
  • Emotionally Heavy
  • Quiet Tension
  • Character Study

Crew

Directed by
Daniel Kumi
Written by
Daniel Kumi
Produced by
Wesley Perez, Amari Miller, Joshua Darley
Music by
Cameron Martin

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Facts

May 30, 2022 · 11 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released
May 30, 2022
Runtime
11 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Science Fiction
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Tropes

Blaming the Cuckold, Downer Ending, Mama's Baby, Papa's Maybe +9

  • Blaming the Cuckold
  • Downer Ending
  • Mama's Baby, Papa's Maybe
  • Sanity Slippage
  • Affair Letters
  • Mess of Woe
  • Fan Disservice
  • Replacement Goldfish
  • Violently Protective Girlfriend
  • Surreal Horror
  • Disappeared Dad
  • Vomit Indiscretion Shot

12 of 91 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

3 questions, like "Will I feel good after watching Possession?"

Questions about Possession

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Will I feel good after watching Possession?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 9 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.

Is Possession plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does Possession use?

Blaming the CuckoldDowner EndingMama's Baby, Papa's MaybeSanity SlippageAffair LettersMess of WoeFan DisserviceReplacement GoldfishViolently Protective GirlfriendSurreal HorrorDisappeared DadVomit Indiscretion Shotand 79 more

TV Tropes lists 91 tropes for it, including Blaming the Cuckold, Downer Ending, and Mama's Baby, Papa's Maybe.