Synopsis
The French computer programmer Laura inherits the task of making a computer game of the Battle of Okinawa during World War II. She searches the internet for information on the battle, and interviews Japanese experts and witnesses. The extraordinary circumstances of the Battle of Okinawa lead Laura to reflect deeply on her own life and humanity in general, particularly the influence of history and memories.
Scores
Overall Score
23.5
Popularity Percentile (Year)
1.7%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
21.8%
Review Aggregate
75.3
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 94% of 17 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize visually striking, historical, tragic. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
visually strikinghistoricaltragicemotionalstylizedthought-provokingsurreal
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine Belkhodja | 2014 | $1,000 | $1,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score94.0
RT critic review count17
Rotten Tomatoes audience score54.0
RT audience rating count100
IMDb ratingN/A
IMDb votesN/A
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2014 | $27,000 | $35,783 |
| International | 2014 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2014 | $27,000 | $35,783 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2014 | $13,500 | $17,892 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2014 | $807,000 | $1,069,522 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2014 | $639,000 | $846,871 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2014 | $919,000 | $1,217,956 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2014 | $2,478,000 | $3,284,109 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2014 | $69,900 | $92,639 |
| Total Revenues | 2014 | $4,926,400 | $6,528,989 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2014 | $233,000 (est) | $308,796 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2014 | $80,000 (est) | $106,025 (est) |
| Participations | 2014 | $197,000 | $261,085 |
| Residuals ? | 2014 | $294,000 | $389,640 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2014 | $46,600 | $61,759 |
| Total Expenses | 2014 | $850,600 | $1,127,306 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2014 | $4,075,800 | $5,401,683 |
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