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Happyend

2024 1h 53m Drama TRAILER for List
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Set in a near-future Tokyo where the threat of a catastrophic earthquake pervades daily life, two rabble-rousing best friends are about to graduate high school. One night, they pull a consequential prank on their Principal, which leads to a surveillance system being installed in their school. Stuck between the oppressive security system and a darkening national political situation, the two respond in contrasting ways, leading them to confront differences they never had to face before.

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Chase Hutchinson TheWrap There is room for joy in Seo’s vision, with the score doing wonders for this, right alongside the melancholy. When we then get one more frozen snapshot moment in time near the finale, you only wish that you could bottle up all of what was captured. Sep 16, 2024 Full Review Jonathan Romney Screen International A crisp and understated piece... And the charismatic young cast brings a lively, impromptu-feeling organic energy. Sep 5, 2024 Full Review Brian Tallerico RogerEbert.com Sora’s excellent drama captures this crossroads beautifully, never leaning into melodrama but understanding that the stakes for these people are enormous. Sep 4, 2024 Full Review Savina Petkova The Film Stage Its propulsion and vivacity comes from the ensemble cast of capable youngsters and is further amplified by a phenomenal score from Brooklyn-based composer Lia Ouyang Rusli. Rated: B Sep 10, 2024 Full Review Serena Seghedoni Loud and Clear Reviews Happyend presents itself as both a highly allegorical political tale and the coming of age story of two boys whose friendship evolves as they grow into themselves – and it absolutely succeeds at being both. Rated: 3.5/5 Sep 6, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Synopsis Set in a near-future Tokyo where the threat of a catastrophic earthquake pervades daily life, two rabble-rousing best friends are about to graduate high school. One night, they pull a consequential prank on their Principal, which leads to a surveillance system being installed in their school. Stuck between the oppressive security system and a darkening national political situation, the two respond in contrasting ways, leading them to confront differences they never had to face before.
Director
Neo Sora
Producer
Albert Tholen, Aiko Masubuchi, Eric Nyari, Alex C. Lo, Anthony Chen
Screenwriter
Neo Sora
Production Co
Zakkubalan, Cineric Creative, Cinema Inutile
Genre
Drama
Original Language
Japanese
Runtime
1h 53m