Normally when I watch something and feel bothered by a lack of resolution, it's because I was knitting more than paying attention. Not the case for this movie (I was doing both, very carefully!). The world-building, character design, and overall premise ended up being so murky that I had to look at the synopsis afterwards for clarity. Reading some reviews speak so poetically about this movie is hilarious, and why I am even writing one. Points of contention, not spoiler: -Why bring up anything regarding the conductor's past? -Laughing Mask Gang: is there a gang problem in general? -The river/water basin is important, but why? Why doesit matter within the gang?
-The puppet style retelling of the main character's childhood, which are crucial to understanding the plot.
-She gives him the key to wind up the clock? WHY? What did that even mean.
-Main character's dad as such a strong focus yet weakly incorporated in a way that is not intentionally weak.
-The Dark, the "Dim", the foxes.
-Why people went missing in the first place!