Paranoid Garden

A hushed, claustrophobic wartime chamber piece that smoulders with forbidden desire and creeping dread.

Directed by

Kiyotaka Tsurisaki

Genres

Horror, Drama

Starring

Anri Inoue, Rika Satomi

Overview

In Japan, during the waning days of WWII, recent widow Noriko clings to her husband’s family after he is killed in battle. But that familial love is quickly replaced by more forbidden urges, and the bonds between them turn physical. Yet there is another secret hidden in this home, one that in a time of war could bring great shame and place all of their lives in peril. A taboo tale that questions notions of love, loyalty and death.

How it feels

Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Grief, family, betrayal, sexuality

Content

Strong sexual content. Mild violence, gore and language.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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