JAPAN · 2023

Monster

Hirokazu Kore-eda
maternal protectiveness school conflict social prejudice truth vs perception child psychology
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Synopsis

After an outburst at school involving her son, a concerned single mother demands answers, triggering a sequence of deepening suspicion and turmoil.

Year2023
CountryJapan
DirectorHirokazu Kore-eda
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