Based on the manga from Shūzō Oshimi, “Flowers of Evil” follows a young student named Takao. After stealing the gym clothes of his crush, a troubled student, Sawa witnesses the act and blackmails him. The two forge a contract which leaves Takao at the mercy of Sawa’s outbursts and bizarre requests.
“Flowers of Evil” is screening at Five Flavours Asian Film Festival
After suffering at the hands of Sawa and her requests, Takao starts to grow an odd fascination for the girl, and he begins to develop romantic feelings for her. The two plot a grand statement to show the town of “s***-bugs” the dark underbelly of their quaint existence. The film follows Takao’s journey with Sawa, as well as his life struggling with the memories after they part ways.
To preface the review, I will admit bias within the title of “Flowers of Evil”, since the...
“Flowers of Evil” is screening at Five Flavours Asian Film Festival
After suffering at the hands of Sawa and her requests, Takao starts to grow an odd fascination for the girl, and he begins to develop romantic feelings for her. The two plot a grand statement to show the town of “s***-bugs” the dark underbelly of their quaint existence. The film follows Takao’s journey with Sawa, as well as his life struggling with the memories after they part ways.
To preface the review, I will admit bias within the title of “Flowers of Evil”, since the...
- 11/15/2019
- by Adam Symchuk
- AsianMoviePulse
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