80
A bleak and powerful work, one we probably need more than ever these days.
What are people saying?
What are critics saying?
50
Not a cheerful watch: It's a shocking portrayal of rampant racism.
70
The fragmented compositions isolate the characters, trapping them in walled-off worlds -- which makes the brief kiss between Otomo and the grandmother all the more touching.
63
New York Daily News by Jack Mathews
A potent drama.
40
Village Voice by Jessica Winter
The film allots far too much time to the cultural exchange program between the fugitive and his aide, in which Otomo can recap his sorrowful biography to a sympathetic audience surrogate.
63
New York Post by Jonathan Foreman
Unfortunately, the mind and motivation of Otomo -- remain a mystery.
70
The film unfolds like a thriller: The plot moves so inexorably toward its tragic conclusion you can almost hear the clock ticking.
75
Chicago Sun-Times by Roger Ebert
Schlaich portrays a society in which some are racists who act cruelly toward the black man, and others, even strangers, go out of their way to help him.