2019
Family of Strangers
Drama
8.0
User Score
10 Votes
Status
Released
Language
ja
Budget
$0
Production
Booster Project
Overview
Three patients of different backgrounds, illnesses and stages are being treated at a psychiatric clinic in Nagano Prefecture. Their cases range from the criminal to merely asocial. That should be that, but soon matters take a darker turn when a corpse turns up and a murder has occurred. The culprit fingered is one of the patients.
Review
Alunauwie
10.0
Family of Strangers is a powerful drama that sensitively explores life within a psychiatric hospital, offering a rare and thought-provoking perspective on mental illness. While its pacing is slow and contemplative, the emotional depth, strong acting, and beautiful cinematography make the experience immersive and moving. The film effectively conveys that behind every struggle lies a hidden story, urging us to replace judgment with empathy—especially toward those closest to us.
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