Back to the story, in one of the most memorable scenes, the PR agents present their proposal of setting up a Glamping Site on the top of the mountain to locals during a town hall meeting. The locals fiercely oppose the idea because it threatens the town’s water supply. "Any activities upstream will add up, leaving a huge impact downstream," says the village chief. The agents soon realise that these villagers are not the country bumpkins they had assumed, leading them to reconsider their stand. During one of their chats, one of the agents considers taking the job of caretaker at the Glamping site.
PR Agents Ayaka Shibutani(Mayuzumi) and Takahashi (Ryuji Kosaka) |
In dramatic final moments, the story takes a cynical turn that leaves the viewers astonished but more in a state of confusion. It's a culmination of reality and imagination. On the surface, it seems to be a social commentary about how humans are continuously spoiling nature which is causing an imbalance. It tries to demonstrate the importance of the delicate balance between nature and humanity, and too much interference in one can lead to drastic effects on the other. After a little bit of thinking, you will find that there's so much subtle imagery and symbolism in “Evil Does Not Exist” and hence there's a lot to pore over. Conversations are key to deducing the secrets of this film.
Ryûsuke Hamaguchi's “Evil Does Not Exist” asks for patience but with a sluggish pace and a lack of tension, it's too hard to peer through the mist. Even with all the experimental achievements, fantastic cinematography and outstanding musical score, the story seriously lacks engaging elements. Hamaguchi leaves too much for the audience to interpret. Its open for interpretation ending continues to unspool long after the closing credits have rolled. One thing is clear, this is a film that qualifies for the label "Not for Everyone". Also, it is not a horror film as its metaphorical title suggests. It's up to you, how you wish to interpret this film. What do you think of the film's ending? Let's discuss this in the comments.
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