Happyend
12A
Why watch?
“Happyend is totally absorbing, wonderfully mysterious and brilliantly singular. The near-future dystopian world of Happyend isn’t painstakingly explained. The mystery and search for clues is part of what kept me so intrigued throughout the film. And the stylish nocturnal cinematography and understated emotions were so well-crafted that it felt very believable. The score had an especially huge impact on the mood of the film and is by Lia Ouyang Rusli, the same composer who worked on Sorry, Baby, another of my favourite films of the year. It’s ominous, futuristic and very cool.”
Martha Boyd,
Digital Marketing Coordinator
Hyde Park Pick: Happyend
Happyend is a vivid coming-of-age portrait, following best friends Yuta and Kou as they confront a world where AI surveillance is tightening under the yoke of oppressive authoritarianism. Infused with the raw energy and pulsing with a techno soundtrack, Happyend is a hopeful, youthful vision of resistance and joy in the face of control.
The director, Neo Sora, son of Ryuichi Sakamoto, keeps music at the heart of the film with a futuristic and very cool score from Lia Ouyang Rusli, the same composer who worked on Sorry, Baby. This ominous music, carefully crafted characters, stylish cinematography and political commentary that isn't too heavy-handed will stay with you long after watching the film.
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