Movie

An Adolescent

2001 · 132 min

A slow, uneasy character study that drifts between listlessness and quiet obsession, leaving a lingering melancholy.

Overview: Incredibly indolent cop Tomokawa spends his time making fun of his mentally challenged friend Sukemasa, riding his bike all over the city and sleeping with married women. But his whole world changes when he meets Yoko.
How it feels: Melancholic, dark, tense and earnest. Slow-burning and needs your attention.
About: Identity, isolation, obsession, coming-of-age
Content: Strong sexual content. Mild violence and language. No gore.
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Tone: melancholicstrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 1 of 3
earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing: slow-burn, 1 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: identity
isolation
obsession
coming-of-age
love
Places: big city
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex strong