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Critic Richard Roeper
rated 8

Lowery does a masterful job...

Read full review at Chicago Sun-Times
Critic Wendy Ide
rated 8

...gorgeously sad tale of love and loss...

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Critic Sofie Lykke Stenstrop
rated 5

...Lowery [opvejer] tunge scener med virkelig opfindsomme, sjove af slagsen...

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Critic Viktor Jerner
rated 10

Ett existentiellt tröstande mästerverk.

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Critic Eric Diedrichs
rated 8

...när jag sänkte garden, svepte historien över mig och det var bara att acceptera – A Ghost Story är en av de vackraste kärlekshistorierna på länge.

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Cast & Crew

David Lowery
As Neighbor's Ghost
David Lowery
Director
David Lowery
Writer
Brea Grant
As Clara
Will Oldham
As Prognosticator

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A Ghost Story is a haunting and thought-provoking film that explores the themes of love, loss, and the human experience. The movie follows the story of a young couple, C and M, who are forced to confront their mortality after a tragic car accident. C, played by Casey Affleck, returns as a ghost, invisible to the living, and must come to terms with his new existence as he watches his wife grieve and move on with her life. The film takes place in their suburban home, where C wanders aimlessly, unable to connect with the world around him. He observes M as she tries to move forward, but is stuck in her grief. The tension between them is palpable as C struggles to accept his fate and M struggles to let go of the past. As time passes, the house becomes a symbol of memory and nostalgia. The ghost of a former tenant appears briefly, highlighting the transience of life and the passing of time. The film's use of sound design and visual effects creates an eerie atmosphere that immerses viewers in C's ethereal world. A Ghost Story raises profound questions about existence and our place in this world. It invites viewers on an emotional journey that delves into our deepest fears about death while celebrating life's beauty through its moments big & small , funny & sad . This movie masterfully crafted by Director David Lowery leaves audiences yearning for more long after its conclusion . It expertly weaves together elements from different genres such as drama , fantasy , & mystery into one cohesive narrative piece showcasing Lowery’s creativity behind camera lens work wonders here—making it hard not be entranced by what he has conjured up!

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