NOBODY KNOWS - Sept. 6, 2009
A slow-paced but really well made film about a group of four siblings who are left to fend for themselves after their mother goes away, leaving the eldest -- a twelve-year-old boy -- in charge with only a small amount of money to get by. None of the kids are allowed to go to school, and only the boy is allowed to leave the apartment, as the landlords think that only one child lives in the home. The film is completely plotless and somewhat slow-paced, with a definite neo-realist vibe. However it proves to be compelling throughout, with an emphasis placed on the small details of these children's lives. Featuring really impressive performances from all of the kids, this was definitely another winner from Hirokazu Koreeda. ***
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