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It follows a singer who suddenly dies during a tour in Japan, but her spirit lives on as she embarks on a journey to find humanity in the afterlife. The Singapore premiere, which is also the film’s Southeast Asian premiere, is to be jointly presented at the 40th edition of vOilah!
The Spirit World is a multi-layered film that is fundamentally about two very human impulses
First, the creative instinct that drives artists, and second, the emotional need for family connections. At the very beginning of the film, we are introduced to three characters who have lost touch with both impulses, as they are defined.
This is, of course, a very idealized view of that universal question – what happens after we die?
Singer-songwriter Claire (Deneuve), Yuzo (Sakai) – a former songwriter, now a piano tuner – and his estranged son Hayato (Takenouchi), an anime director whose best acclaimed work now seems to be behind him. For these three characters, it requires decisions and actions made in death and in the afterlife to resolve unresolved issues in life.
The spirit world answers this question in a very realistic and realistic way
To reject the fear of the unknown and make the choice to help the living, a selfless quest that, for our characters, leads to the fulfillment of their own humble desires. This is the life-affirming message of Spirit World: that creative impulse can bear fruit for healing family bonds when exercised with selfless intent.
From a technical perspective, Spirit World meets all the requirements for audience engagement
The enjoyable performances draw you in, the beautiful landscapes of Takasaki and Chiba (and seascapes) provide a real feast for the eyes, and it pays homage to the musical artists of the 60s and 70s, a golden era of creativity that may never be seen again. A sweet and heartfelt film experience for anyone who has felt the pull of creativity and the love of family.
