Quintessential Directors: Barry Jenkins
A brief look at two Barry Jenkins films that have established him as one of the greatest filmmakers of our time.
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Amy consults a psychic to try communicating with her sister’s ghost. With the help of her spiritually sensitive friend, Suzuka, she becomes obsessed with capturing paranormal activity in hopes of reconnecting with her late sister. Meanwhile, during a graduation trip with four friends, strange occurrences begin to affect Ai. Whose gaze is watching them?
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Amy consults a psychic to try communicating with her sister’s ghost. With the help of her spiritually sensitive friend, Suzuka, she becomes obsessed with capturing paranormal activity in hopes of reconnecting with her late sister. Meanwhile, during a graduation trip with four friends, strange occurrences begin to affect Ai. Whose gaze is watching them?
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Genre:Horror
Written By:Kôsuke Hishinuma
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Runtime:88 minutes
Studio:Stardust Pictures
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