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Kotoko (2011)

Kotoko poster
Original title
KOTOKO
Directed by
Shinya Tsukamoto
Genre
drama film
Country
Japan
Runtime
1h 31m
Rated
19
Rating
7.2 of 10 from 119 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

A single mother struggles with terrifying visions that make her afraid she might harm her baby. She tries to balance her need for connection with her fear of losing control.

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What happens

Kotoko is a 2011 Japanese psychological horror drama film written and directed by Shinya Tsukamoto. The film is based on an original story by J-pop artist Cocco, who stars in the film alongside Tsukamoto. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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