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Cannes Film Festival winner Shinji Aoyama creates a chilling atmosphere in this adaptation of an award-winning novel. A young man tries to fight the deadly influence of his violent, abusive ... Read allCannes Film Festival winner Shinji Aoyama creates a chilling atmosphere in this adaptation of an award-winning novel. A young man tries to fight the deadly influence of his violent, abusive dad. Will the sins of the father carry on to the next generation in the bloodline?Cannes Film Festival winner Shinji Aoyama creates a chilling atmosphere in this adaptation of an award-winning novel. A young man tries to fight the deadly influence of his violent, abusive dad. Will the sins of the father carry on to the next generation in the bloodline?

Director
- Shinji Aoyama
Writers
- Shin'ya Tanaka
- Haruhiko Arai
Stars

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6.2/10

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Director
- Shinji Aoyama
Writers
- Shin'ya Tanaka
- Haruhiko Arai
Stars

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 5 wins & 6 nominations total

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7remdear

quite well done.

"The Backwater" is not an easy film to watch, but it rewards patient viewers with its psychological depth and visual poetry. Aoyama's deft handling of the source material results in a film that is both a chilling family drama and a broader commentary on the darker aspects of human nature.

Aoyama's direction is quite restrained and controlled.

While it may not appeal to all audiences due to its deliberate pacing and disturbing subject matter, "The Backwater" stands as a powerful example of contemporary Japanese cinema, offering a unique and unforgettable viewing experience that lingers long after the credits roll.