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About This Movie

So, A (1998) by Tatsuya Mori dives deep into the enigmatic world of Aum Shinrikyo, a Buddhist cult that was tied to that infamous sarin gas attack in Tokyo. The film has this haunting, almost voyeuristic quality, as it takes you through their daily lives—what they eat, how they sleep, and their reactions to the media. The pacing feels deliberate, allowing you to absorb the unsettling atmosphere of the compounds. Mori's camera captures moments that are both mundane and chilling, revealing the thin line between devotion and extremism. It's a fascinating, if uncomfortable, look at a subject that raises so many questions about faith and fanaticism.

Includes rare footage of Aum Shinrikyo compounds · Explores themes of faith vs. extremism · Offers an intimate view of cult life