The Women in the Lakes
Watch TrailerA 100-year-old resident of a Lake Biwa nursing home dies mysteriously. Did a respirator keeping him alive suddenly malfunction, or was he murdered? A young detective on the case meets a female caregiver. The investigation runs into a dead end, but the two fall into a passionate but forbidden relationship. Terrifying memories emerge from the vast, deep lake to ensnare the detectives on the case, the caregivers, and a reporter trying to uncover a hidden past.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | 湖の女たち |
| Year | 2024 |
| Country | Japan |
| Genre | Thriller, Drama |
| Director | Tatsushi Ōmori |
| Runtime | 141 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.6/10 (7 votes) |
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The director constructs suspense through a gradual, chilling unease rather than sharp plot twists, relying on the stark contrast between the lake's serene surface and the dark secrets it holds. He works with potent motifs of water and breath, transforming a medical device into a haunting symbol of the thin line between life and death.
What lingers after the credits roll is a profound, damp chill—the feeling of truths submerged too long, and relationships built on sinking sand. It’s a thriller that gets under your skin quietly but irrevocably. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Tatsushi Ōmori
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Alone, with the lights off, and preferably on a stormy night.
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