Evil Does Not Exist

Genres: Drama

Languages: Japanese

Year: 2023

Vote: 6.766

Festival & Award: Venice - Grand Jury Prize

Evil Does Not Exist

The showmakers

濱口竜介
Hitoshi Omika
Yoshinori Miyata
Takako Yamamura
Takuma Nagao

Overview

Takumi and his daughter Hana live in Mizubiki Village, close to Tokyo. One day, the village inhabitants become aware of a plan to build a camping site near Takumi's house offering city residents a comfortable "escape" to nature.

Indie vibes check

Evil Does Not Exist is an independent film, produced with a minimal budget and showcasing Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s unique directorial style. It focuses on subtle human drama and introspective themes, typical of independent cinema, and was not made with large studio financing.

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