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Noise

Name: Noise
Director: Ryuichi Hiroki
Released: 2022
Duration: 128 min

Representation Score

3.6/10

Limited

2022

Director

Ryuichi Hiroki

Runtime

128 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Noise is a psychological thriller that emphasizes communal complicity and moral ambiguity over demographic diversity. The story centers on a group of men dealing with a high-stakes ethical dilemma to safeguard their island's economic future. Though the film does not explore diverse identities, it provides social commentary by breaking down traditional moral boundaries. It examines how economic interests can overshadow individual ability to act and societal norms. Ultimately, the film serves as a study of human frailty and the deceptive methods used to maintain a seemingly peaceful society.

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Category Breakdown

Does Noise have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any visible LGBTQ+ characters or explore non-straight relationships. The plot revolves around a crime thriller involving male protagonists and a missing child.

How does Noise portray gender?

Fair

The story is dominated by male characters, with a female character's disappearance serving as the catalyst for the plot. She is primarily portrayed as a victim to highlight the male characters' actions and decisions.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Noise?

Limited

Set on a remote Japanese island, the film features a predominantly Japanese cast reflecting the local demographics. The cast is representative of the region’s population.

How does Noise represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film highlights the tension between individual ethics and economic survival, critiquing institutional structures. It explores how systemic pressures shape a community's moral compass.

Does Noise include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities in the film. The narrative does not include any representation in this category.

Present on Screen

Offers a nuanced exploration of how systemic economic interests impact individual ethics.
Examines complex themes of communal complicity and moral relativism.
Provides a compelling look at the pressures faced by declining rural communities.

Limited or Absent

Does not feature any visible LGBTQ+ representation in the main storyline.
Focuses on a male-centric ensemble, limiting gender diversity.
Maintains a homogeneous cast typical of localized regional cinema.

Official Synopsis

Shishikari is a remote island, which is behind the times. The island suffers from a decreasing population and declining industries. Keita Izumi (Tatsuya Fujiwara) begins to produce black fig on Shishikari Island. Because of his well received product, the island is close to receiving a 5 billion yen grant from the government, which is part of the goverment's policy to reinvigorate rural economy. The residents of the island are excited, but their peaceful days changes by the appearance of Mutsuo Komisaka. Keita Izumi and his friends Jun Tanabe (Kenichi Matsuyama) and Rookie Police Officer Shinichiro Moriya are suspicious about him. One night, Keita Izumi's daughter goes missing. Due to that, Keita Izumi, Jun Tanabe and Shinichiro Moriya happen to kill Mutsuo Komisaka. They decide to hide Mutsuo Komisaka’s murder to protect the future of the island and their families. It turns out Mutsuo Komisaka was a psycho killer. Police officers come to Shishikari Island to catch Mutsuo Komisaka.

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