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Balthus: Tia's Radiance

1988 · 30 min

A somber, oppressive fantasy that lures you into a false paradise and then tightens into grim captivity and revolt.

Directed by
Yukihiro Makino
Genres
Fantasy, Animation
Overview
The inhabitants of the peaceful village Le-jeute are lured to the factory city with the promise of pleasure. A small group of workers prepare to revolt against the evil factory owner, Morlock. The worker Eud escapes, ending up in the arms of the beautiful Tia. When Morlock captures them both, Eud is thrown in the dungeon, and Tia is subjected to Morlock's sexual appetite.
How it feels
Dark, eerie, tense and melancholic. Measured and needs your attention.
About
Power, corruption, rebellion, class
Content
Strong sexual content. Mild violence and language. No gore.
Note
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Directed by
Yukihiro Makino
Genres
Fantasy, Animation
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How it feels

Written by AI. It can be wrong.

Full breakdown
Tone
  • darkstrength 2 of 3
  • eeriestrength 2 of 3
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • melancholicstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Era
timeless
Audience
adult
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language mild
  • Violence mild
  • Sex strong
All scales, 0 to 10
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action3
Horror4
Humour1
Realism2
Romance3
Tension6
Darkness7
Complexity4
Emotional weight5

Cast

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Details

Genres
fantasy, animation
Directed by
Yukihiro Makino
Written by
Yukihiro Makino
Starring
Yumi Takada, Tessyo Genda, Toshihiko Seki, Jurota Kosugi
Runtime
30 min
Country
Japan
Languages
Japanese

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