Yokudô (2014)
Année de sortie: 2014
Nation: Indonesia, Japan, Thailand, United States
Alternative Title: Taksu, 欲動
Réalisateur: Kiki Sugino
Writer: Kôtarô Wajima
Production & Genre
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Mots-clés
Mots-clés: indonesia, woman director, bali
Histoire
Chihiro, a man depressed and obsessed with his mortality, decides to take a trip with his wife Yuri to Bali, Indonesia to see their pregnant sister Kumi before Chihiro's final moments. Upon arrival, Yuri becomes more focused on Kumi's impending labor than her marital troubles with Chihiro. After an argument with Chihiro, Yuri seeks comfort from Wayan, a local beach boy and gigolo, engaging in a temporary sexual relationship. Meanwhile, Chihiro struggles with his feelings of loneliness and distress. The film follows whether Chihiro and Yuri will reconcile before Chihiro's final moments or if they will go their separate ways.
Résumé
Yokudô is a 2014 Japanese drama directed by Kiki Sugino, focusing on the complex dynamics within a family facing mortality. The film revolves around Chihiro, a man struggling with his own depression and impending death, as he travels to Bali with his wife Yuri to visit their pregnant sister Kumi. The narrative explores themes of marital tension, infidelity, and familial bonds under duress. Set against the backdrop of Bali's vibrant culture, Yokudô offers a poignant exploration of human relationships during times of crisis.
