Some viewers found the plot to be slow-paced and the dialogue occasionally sparse, focusing more on mood than narrative momentum.

The narrative shifts when a grieving father, Mr. Nagara, hires Ryu to kill David, a Spanish wine shop owner whom he blames for his daughter’s suicide. As Ryu stalks David, she finds herself drawn into his world, leading to a complex and dangerous emotional entanglement. The Role of Sound and Atmosphere

Critics lauded the performance of Rinko Kikuchi (Ryu) and the film's immersive atmosphere.