Thailand's Horror: An Invitation to my Japanese and Korean Horror Cousins Yoshimi has recently divorced and hopes that the family court will award her custody of her 6-year-old daughter, Ikuku. The only flat she can find for them is in a run-down apartment building. On the roof, Ikuku discovers a little red handbag containing children's toys. Yoshimi hands the bag to the caretaker but, the next day, the bag pops up again at the very same spot. The flat above theirs is locked and appears to be empty; in spite of this, they can hear the sound of loud footsteps and children running about. Two years previously, Mitsuko Kawai disappeared without a trace. This woman worked in the same nursery school that Ikuku used to attend and always carried a little red bag over her shoulder. However, this is only the first in a whole series of mysterious happenings which threaten Yoshimi and her daughter, for the house harbors yet more terrifying horrors. (Source: Asianwiki) Edit Translation
- English
- Polski
- Português (Brasil)
- magyar / magyar nyelv
- Native Title: 仄暗い水の底から
- Also Known As: Honogurai mizu no soko kara
- Director: Nakata Hideo
- Screenwriter: Suzuki Kenichi, Nakamura Yoshihiro
- Genres: Thriller, Mystery, Horror, Supernatural
Where to Watch Dark Water
Cast & Credits
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![Kuroki Hitomi in Dark Water Japanese Movie (2002)]( "Kuroki Hitomi in Dark Water Japanese Movie (2002)")
Kuroki Hitomi Main Role -
![Mizukawa Asami in Dark Water Japanese Movie (2002)]( "Mizukawa Asami in Dark Water Japanese Movie (2002)")
Mizukawa AsamiMatsubara Ikuko [16-year-old]Support Role -
![Tokui Yu in Dark Water Japanese Movie (2002)]( "Tokui Yu in Dark Water Japanese Movie (2002)")
Tokui YuOta [Real-estate agent]Support Role -
![Yatsu Isao in Dark Water Japanese Movie (2002)]( "Yatsu Isao in Dark Water Japanese Movie (2002)")
Yatsu IsaoKamiya [Apartment manager]Support Role -
![Kanno Rio in Dark Water Japanese Movie (2002)]( "Kanno Rio in Dark Water Japanese Movie (2002)")
Kanno RioMatsubara IkukoSupport Role -
![Kohinata Fumiyo in Dark Water Japanese Movie (2002)]( "Kohinata Fumiyo in Dark Water Japanese Movie (2002)")
Kohinata FumiyoKunio HamadaSupport Role
Reviews
sad story about mothers & daughters
this is a film about motherhood, child custody, abandonment, and generational trauma. the general synopsis listed may suggest that it'll be your run-of-the-mill haunted apartment story; however, the plot runs much deeper than such. Threatened to lose custody of her daughter, Yoshimi also endures the stress of being perceived as a "good mother" while trying to find solutions for work, childcare, and their living situation. on top of all of that, she is also stigmatized for past issues with mental health. there is always a lingering sense of possible separation between the two, and this theme is further echoed throughout the storyline through other flashbacks and relationships. overall, 'dark water' is less of a horror movie than it is about the desperation of a mother trying her best for her child in an environment that doesn't do much to support her.Was this review helpful to you?
