lots to unpack here: very atmospheric photography and lighting, two of the best elements of the film together with the sound design, definitely, if you can, see the movie on the big screen.
I found the three interweaving stories fascinating, but the one about the Filipino worker felt a bit forced, or at least underdeveloped. In my opinion the movie could have worked even had the main storyline, the one with Baishō Chieko, been the only one.
Anyway, the themes…
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