Desert of Namibia

Desert of Namibia (2024)★ 7.4/10

Namibia no sabaku

JP · 137 min · May 17, 2024

  • Drama

Directed by: Yoko Yamanaka

Written by: Yoko Yamanaka

Satsuki, 21, frequently swaps boyfriends and rejects societal norms. Her unpredictable behavior leads to a misdiagnosis of bipolar disorder.

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Awards · 0 wins, 1 nominations

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Reviews

Mmatsuhara_puruFebruary 6, 2025
What incredible acting and cinematography! The panoramic shot starts by capturing a slice of contemporary young womanhood amidst the crowd—using the camera to record her unpredictable body movements, inexpressible emotions, and the relentless eruption of her raw, untamed self, like molten lava. Her exhaustion and anger serve as a response to the world. I absolutely love Yuumi’s portrayal of Kana, a character I completely, completely understood and identified with from beginning to end, as if I had known her for years.