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2005 · 105 min · NR

Mysterious Skin

Directed by Gregg Araki · Drama

Mysterious Skin (2005) is a Drama film, directed by Gregg Araki set in Kansas and New York City during the 1980s–1990s. It runs 105 minutes and is rated NR.

Themes of memory & nostalgia and coming of age play out through multiple perspectives and interwoven / hyperlink.

Composer
Harold BuddRobin Guthrie
Cinematography
Steve Gainer
Cast
Joseph Gordon-LevittBrady CorbetMichelle TrachtenbergJeffrey LiconMary Lynn RajskubElisabeth ShueLisa LongBill Sage

The world of this film

Setting

Where
KansasNew York City
Setting
RuralUrban
When
1980s1990s

Premise & themes

Themes
Memory & NostalgiaComing Of Age
Structure
Multiple PerspectivesInterwoven / Hyperlink
Tone
BleakMelancholic

Shape

Protagonist
Two Hander
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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