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I Come with the Rain (2009) poster

I Come with the Rain

dir. Trần Anh Hùng · 2009

Life is a complex journey of searching for connection and understanding amidst the chaos and uncertainty.

Feature
Moral Ambiguity
Mood
Tense / Dark
Look
lush, atmospheric cinematography with an emphasis on contrasting urban and natural settings
Structure
nonlinear storytelling interspersed with dreamlike sequences
Plot

Kline, a former Los Angeles police officer turned private detective, is hired by a powerful pharmaceutical conglomerate boss to investigate in Asia the disappearance of his only son, Shitao, whom he has not seen in person since the boy was ten. Now in his 30s, Shitao has gone missing in the Philippines where he had been helping in an orphanage.

Why watch

"I Come with the Rain" is a meditative exploration of loss and identity, weaving a haunting narrative that invites viewers to ponder the complexities of familial connections against the backdrop of a vibrant yet unsettling Asia. With its lush visuals and contemplative pace, this film is a poignant reflection on the search for meaning in a dislocated world.

Cultural context
globalization and its discontentsWestern perceptions of Eastern culturesthe impact of corporate power on personal livesfamilial estrangement

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