This was a really complex thriller. You may get 100 different interpretations of it. Here is mine. We start off with a bumbling, Keystone-like cop, but a good family man. In fact, he is told he "wears little girl pants and has balls the size of peas" because apparently he is very cowardly. Until he realizes his daughter is in danger among the strange happenings in the village, and the one, lone strange man who happens to be the instigator - or is it just a coincidence that he should arrive in town at that time? There are times The Japanese man seems innocent, almost frail. Other times, he seems like an evil force to be reckoned with.
As the town falls deeper into hysteria, the people become more desperate, as is always the case when fear rules. Other dark characters emerge - a beautiful ghost woman, and a Shaman. The father does not know who to trust as his daughter becomes more and more endangered. Everyone is suspicious, no one has answers, and fear and judgment have begun to rule the town. Nothing good can come of such an environment. Will redemption and faith prevail, or will fear and prejudice be the Devil's spoils? You will have to see to find out.
As the town falls deeper into hysteria, the people become more desperate, as is always the case when fear rules. Other dark characters emerge - a beautiful ghost woman, and a Shaman. The father does not know who to trust as his daughter becomes more and more endangered. Everyone is suspicious, no one has answers, and fear and judgment have begun to rule the town. Nothing good can come of such an environment. Will redemption and faith prevail, or will fear and prejudice be the Devil's spoils? You will have to see to find out.