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Noriko's Dinner Table (2005)
Director: Sion Sono
Cast: Kazue Fukiishi, Tsugumi, Yuriko Yoshitaka, Ken Mitsuishi
Runtime159 min
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A teenager named Noriko Shimabara runs away from her family in Toyokawa, to meet Kumiko, the leader of an Internet BBS, Haikyo.com. She becomes involved with Kumiko's family circle, which grows darker after the mass suicide of 54 high school girls.
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Noriko's Dinner Table, directed by Sion Sono in 2005, is a critically acclaimed Japanese drama and horror film. The film explores dark themes surrounding a teenager's involvement with an online community after running away from home, and the disturbing aftermath of a mass suicide. While divisive among some viewers, the film has been praised by critics for its haunting atmosphere and Sono's distinctive directorial style.
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Fans of director Sion Sono's distinctive visual style and exploration of dark, complex themes will find Noriko's Dinner Table a captivating watch. The film blends elements of drama and horror as it delves into the disturbing circumstances surrounding a mass high school suicide, offering a thought-provoking examination of isolation, identity, and the power of online communities.
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Noriko's Dinner Table is a 2005 Japanese psychological horror film written and directed by Sion Sono. The film serves as a prequel to Sono's 2002 independent horror film Suicide Club.
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