Movie

Why Me?

1985 · 91 min

A quiet, earnest social drama that slowly accumulates sadness as it watches kindness wear down against indifference.

Overview: The tragic story of Fat Cat, a mentally retarded man who endures the mistreatment of the local villagers, and Koko, the idealistic social worker who tries to give him a better life. Koko's battle against ignorance and apathy on Fat Cat's behalf takes its toll on them both.
How it feels: Melancholic, earnest, bleak and dark. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Isolation, justice, class, family
Content: Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.
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Tone: melancholicstrength 3 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
bleakstrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: isolation
justice
class
family
grief
Places: small town
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex none