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2023 · 125 min · PG-13

Monster

Directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda · Mystery, Thriller, Drama

Monster (2023) is a Mystery film, directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda set during the 2020s. It runs 125 minutes and is rated PG-13.

A murder mystery, with a melancholic and contemplative tone. Themes of identity, coming of age, and friendship play out through multiple perspectives and non linear / fractured timeline.

Composer
Ryuichi Sakamoto
Cinematography
Ryuto Kondo
Cast
Sakura AndoSoya KurokawaHinata HiiragiEita NagayamaYuko TanakaMitsuki TakahataAkihiro KakutaShido Nakamura

The world of this film

Setting

Setting
Urban
When
2020s

Premise & themes

Premise
Murder Mystery
Themes
IdentityComing Of AgeFriendship
Structure
Multiple PerspectivesNon Linear / Fractured Timeline
Tone
MelancholicContemplativeTense

Shape

Protagonist
EnsembleChild Lead
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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