Chain

2004 1h 40m EN

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7.3

SOLID

★7.3TMDB · 10

Drama

Synopsis

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In Chain, actual malls, theme parks, hotels and corporate centers worldwide are joined into a monolithic superlandscape that shapes and circumscribes the lives of two women. One is a businesswoman researching the international theme park industry for her company. The other is a young drifter, illegally living and occasionally working in a shopping mall.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Where to watch · US

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Cast

Miho Nikaido
Tamiko
Mira Billotte
Amanda Timms
Vanessa Hope
Corporate Executive
Tarik O'Regan
Currency Trader
Rick Aquino
Piano Store Salesman
Douglas A. Scocco
Piano Store Salesman
Bill Stuckey
TV Announcer
Minda Martin
Amanda's Half Sister

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Jem Cohen
Writers: Jem Cohen
Languages: English
Countries: Germany, United States of America

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ERA

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Released 22 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Germany, United States of America.

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3 / 8

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Jem Cohen, shot by Jem Cohen. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Jem Cohen shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 8

CAST

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Miho Nikaido and Mira Billotte and Vanessa Hope carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0421960 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 10 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Jem Cohen directs. Jem Cohen behind the camera. Jem Cohen cuts. Produced in Germany, United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Released 22 years ago.
2International production across 2 countries: Germany, United States of America.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Jem Cohen, shot by Jem Cohen. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Editor Jem Cohen shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Miho Nikaido and Mira Billotte and Vanessa Hope carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt0421960 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 10 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.