Eimi Fukada plays a character who is an average student who, under the influence of drugs, breaks through all her repressed desires. This setting fully activates the most captivating contradiction in her—her innocent appearance versus her turbulent inner world, her composed expression versus her uncontrollable physical reactions; the tension between these two aspects permeates the entire film.
The photographic style of this work leans towards realism, making extensive use of close-ups and extreme close-ups to capture the flush on Fukada's skin, the tears welling in her eyes, and the marks left on her lips from biting them tightly. These details collectively create an immersive viewing experience, making the viewer feel as if they are almost sitting in that room. Her voice, bursting forth in the climax, completely broke free from her usual restraint; the tremor emanating from deep within her throat was an unrepeatable, genuine reaction. Her collapse to the floor at the end served both as the character's final moment and as a perfect outlet for the audience's emotions.
Besides the plot, Eimi Fukada's performance alone makes this work worthy of being treasured.
