A Story Told One Rumor at a Time
This was the second film by Hirokazu Kore‑eda that I saw; my first was Broker, and I didn’t even realize they were by the same director. From the very first shot, Monster pulled me in with how it shows one cruel rumor from different angles, each adding a bit more truth and a bit more pain. I felt completely trapped in those everyday moments because Kore‑eda’s slice‑of‑life style makes you live every heartbeat. It’s my favorite recent film, and afterward I dove into other titles from the director like Our Little Sister and The Shoplifters, confirming that Kore‑eda’s gentle, honest storytelling always gets to me.
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