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| DARK WATER (2002) | |
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Dark Water begins as a divorce drama where the two adults are in the midst of a custody battle for their daughter Ikuko. During the custody battle the mother, Yoshimi (Hitomi Kuroki), is trying to find a new apartment and a job that can support her family. When Yoshimi finds an apartment they end up moving and she then discovers that water is seeping through the ceiling into their rooms. The water leakage is just the beginning on some very strange occurrences that take place in the apartment building, and it begins to wear out Yoshimi as she continues the custody battle. However, the bizarre incidents intensify, and Yoshimi is on the verge of losing custody of her daughter. Dark Water is a clever horror film with an interesting plot that builds an empathy around Yoshimi and her daughter as she struggles throughout the film. As the film unfolds, there are some situations on the screen that hint to later scenes. Despite this, Nakata provides a solid cinematic experience to the audience, which is enhanced by the excellent performance by Hitomi Kuroki. |
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| 1/31/2004 | |
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