The Face of Another

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The Face of Another
Genres: Drama, Science Fiction
Rating: 7.8
Year:1966
Country:JP
Runtime: 2h 4min
Cast: Kunie Tanaka

Description:

The film explores the intriguing story of an ambitious businessman, who, after sustaining a severely disfiguring facial injury in a car accident, turns to his compassionate physician for help in regaining a sense of normalcy in his life. The doctor provides him with an astonishingly realistic mask that allows the protagonist to reclaim some semblance of his former appearance. However, as he becomes increasingly comfortable with this newfound disguise, a gradual yet significant transformation occurs within his psyche, as his behavior starts to shift under the mask's influence. The narrative delves into themes such as identity, self-image, and the consequences of deception, while keeping viewers engaged in anticipation as they wonder which version of the character - the disfigured businessman or the altered persona behind the mask - will ultimately prevail.

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