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Nine Days streaming

2021 Movie United States Drama, Fantasy 124 min Ages 15+
By: Edson Oda With: Caleb Fralick, Arianna Ortiz, Amy Brown, Anthony Leger, Jemesa Snuka

Will (Winston Duke) spends his days in a remote outpost watching the live Point of View (POV) on TV's of people going about their lives, until one subject perishes, leaving a vacancy for a new life on earth. Soon, several candidates - unborn souls - arrive at Will's to undergo tests determining their fitness, facing oblivion when they are deemed unsuitable. But Will soon faces his own existential challenge in the form of free-spirited Emma (Zazie Beetz), a candidate who is not like the others, forcing him to turn within and reckon with his own tumultuous past. Fueled by unexpected power, he discovers a bold new path forward in his own life. Making his feature-film debut after a series of highly acclaimed and award-winning short films and music videos, Japanese Brazilian director Edson Oda delivers a heartfelt and meditative vision of human souls in limbo, aching to be born against unimaginable odds, yet hindered by forces beyond their will.

Filmium rating
68%

Mood

Melancholic
Reflective
Serious
Thoughtful

Cast & Crew

Edson Oda
Tony Hale
David Rysdahl
Jemesa Snuka
Victor Medina
Liliana Arredondo
David H. Stevens
Erika Vasquez
Jeffrey Hanson
Tony Rivas
Bill Skarsgård
Arianna Ortiz
Zazie Beetz
Benedict Wong
Caleb Fralick
Anthony Leger
Sterlin English
Brandy Pitcher
Bryce Fernelius
Perry Smith
Eric Ramaekers
Lisa Starrett
Taran Marshall
Eliza de Azevedo Brown
Geraldine Hughes
Amy Brown
Winston Duke
Elizaveta Shaikhulina
Alvaro Cortez
Cherie Julander
Directorial Debut
Ensemble Cast
Strong Performances

Budget

Mid-Budget

Cinematic Technique

Anamorphic Lenses
Dynamic
Immersive
Innovative
Lightweight Cameras
Pov Shots

Narrative Structure

Episodic
Nonlinear

Pace

Deliberate
Slow
Slow-Paced
Steady

Runtime

124 Minutes

Soundtrack

Orchestral
Score-Driven
Violin Solos

Style

Cinematic
Poetic
Spectacular
Stylized
Surrealism

Time-Period

Contemporary

Central Conflict

Death And Regret
Existential Questioning
Grief Over Death
Judging Souls
Meaning Of Life
Moral Dilemma

Characters

Amanda
Emma
Kane
Today
Will

Ending

Ambiguous
Hope
Open-Ended
Regret

Historical Context

Contemporary
Post-Pandemic

Key Plot Points

Amanda'S Death
Emma'S Departure
Emma'S Walk Into Desert
Interview Process
Selection Of Kane
Will'S Grief Over Amanda

Plot

Existential
Existential Crisis
Life And Death
Pre-Existence
Soul Interview
Soul-Searching

Setting

Desert
Desert Landscape
Isolated
Isolated House
Limbo
Surreal

Shooting Location

Salt Flats
Utah
West Valley City

Theme

Death And Rebirth
Empathy
Existentialism
Grief And Acceptance
Loss And Grief
Meaning Of Life
Regret
The Meaning Of Life

Genre

Drama
Fantasy
Indie

Audiences

Adults
Art-House Audience
Art-House Cinephiles
Drama Enthusiasts
Philosophical Viewers
Thoughtful Viewers

Titles

9 Days
9 nap
Lelkek lelke
Nine Days
Nove Dias
Εννιά ημέρες
เก้าวัน
九天
靈魂候選人

Awards

Waldo Salt Screenwriting Award

Box Office Success

Independent Film
Limited Release
Modest Gross

Critical Reception

72 Metascore
89% Rotten Tomatoes
Positive Reviews
Praise For Direction And Performances

Festivals

Sundance
Sundance Film Festival

Popularity

Art-House Favorite
Art-House Success
Critically Acclaimed
Cult Following

Ratings

7.6/10 Average
Generally Favorable

Reception

Audience Appreciation
Award-Winning
Critical Acclaim
Favorable Reviews

Production Countries

United States

Release Year

2021
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