Plot: Yoko is a celebrated writer who suffers from writer's block. She needs an income, and so she applies for a job in a hospital where they treat the mentally disabled. Her husband finds a job as a cleaner, as his dream of becoming a successful animator isn't working out either. Yoko's job is tough, it turns out she gravely underestimated the conditions of her new job, as well as the apathy of her colleagues. A surprise pregnancy makes her life even more complicated, she and her husband are still mourning the death of their child and Yoko isn't certain she wants to go through that again.
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October 06, 2024
I've been following Yuya Ishii for a long time now, and while an exemplary director, I didn't expect to get a masterpiece from him. He's capable enough, but his films never went the extra mile, and he never seemed to have that bit of edge in him to produce something challenging enough. The Moon certainly meets these criteria, though beware when you decide to give it a go. This isn't an easy film, there are a lot of uncomfortable and confronting moments here. Dark drama is back and The Moon doesn't pull any punches. This will no doubt end up becoming a divisive film, but I was impressed all the way through.