EVIL DOES NOT EXIST
In a rural alpine hamlet not far from Tokyo, townsfolk are alarmed by plans to build an opulent glamping site when it becomes clear the project will have a pernicious impact on the community. EVIL DOES NOT EXIST, Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s follow-up to his Academy Award®-winning DRIVE MY CAR, is a foreboding fable on humanity’s mysterious, mystical relationship with nature.
SHOWTIMES
MAY 24 | FRI
4:45, 7:00, 9:15 p.m.
MAY 25 | SAT
12:15, 2:30, 4:45, 7:00, 9:15 p.m.
MAY 26 | SUN
12:15, 2:30, 4:45, 7:00 p.m.
MAY 27 | MON
4:45, 7:00 p.m.
MAY 28 | TUE
4:45, 7:00 p.m.
MAY 29 | WED
4:45, 7:00 p.m.
MAY 30 | THU
4:45, 7:00 p.m.
MAY 31 | FRI
4:45, 7:00, 9:15 p.m.
JUN 1 | SAT
12:15, 2:30, 4:45, 7:00, 9:15 p.m.
JUN 2 | SUN
12:15, 2:30, 4:45, 7:00 p.m.
JUN 3 | MON
4:45, 7:00 p.m.
JUN 4 | TUE
4:45 p.m.
JUN 5 | WED
4:45, 7:00 p.m.
JUN 6 | THU
4:45, 7:00 p.m.
SYNOPSIS
In the rural alpine hamlet of Mizubiki, not far from Tokyo, Takumi and his daughter, Hana, lead a modest life gathering water, wood, and wild wasabi for the local udon restaurant. Increasingly, the townsfolk become aware of a talent agency’s plan to build an opulent glamping site nearby, offering city residents a comfortable “escape” to the snowy wilderness. When two company representatives arrive and ask for local guidance, Takumi becomes conflicted in his involvement, as it becomes clear that the project will have a pernicious impact on the community. Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s follow up to his Academy Award®-winning DRIVE MY CAR is a foreboding fable on humanity’s mysterious, mystical relationship with nature. As sinister gunshots echo from the forest, both the locals and representatives confront their life choices and the haunting consequences they have.
Director
Ryusuke Hamaguchi
WITH
Hitoshi Omika, Ryo Nishikawa, Ryuji Kosaka, Ayaka Shibutani, Hazuki Kikuchi, Hiroyuki Miura
Run Time
1 hour, 46 minutes
Released
May 3, 2024
Distributed by
Sideshow / Janus Films
HEARING AND VISUAL ASSISTANCE
Assisted Listening
Subtitled / Open Captions
Country
Japan
SUBTITLES
Japanese with English subtitles
NOT RATED
Many of the films shown at The Ross are not rated due to the prohibitive cost of acquiring a rating from the Motion Picture Association of America. Consequently, as many of these films contain graphic content, viewer discretion is advised.
REVIEWS
“Ryusuke Hamaguchi crafts a gorgeous eco-fable that ends with a mythical mic drop.”
“Hamaguchi is a master craftsperson, and this beautifully strange film leaves its mark.”
“Evil isn’t some disembodied thing, in Hamaguchi’s worldview: it’s something embodied by humans, who can choose whether they’ll fight it or just give in.”
TICKET INFORMATION
EVENING PRICES
$12.00 | Adults
$9.50 | Students
$8.75 | Children
$8.50 | Military
$8.75 | Seniors
$6.50 | Members
$5.00 | UNL Students
MATINEE PRICES
$10.00 | Adults
$9.00 | Students
$8.25 | Children
$8.00 | Military
$8.25 | Seniors
$6.00 | Members
$5.00 | UNL Students
Matinee priced tickets for all screenings TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY nights
- Showtimes change on a regular basis and will not always be the same each day. Visit the individual film pages for a list of showtimes.
- Children are 12 and under. Seniors are 60 and older
- Students and Military must show a valid ID to receive discount
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