Movie

Turtles Are Surprisingly Fast Swimmers

2005 · 90 min

A gently absurd, deadpan comedy about mundane life and accidental espionage, full of quirky charm and low-key whimsy.

Overview: Suzume Katagura, a bored housewife, spends her days doing chores and taking care of her husband's pet turtle. One day, she sees a wanted ad for spies. Hoping for some excitement in her life, she decides to give them a call.
How it feels: Whimsical, absurd, light and satirical. Slow-burning and needs your attention.
About: Identity, isolation, friendship, obsession
Content: Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.
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Tone: whimsicalstrength 2 of 3
absurdstrength 2 of 3
lightstrength 2 of 3
satiricalstrength 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
friendship
obsession
freedom
Places: big city
home
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: ensemble
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex none