Coherence
A dinner party steadily loses its ordinary rules. Small details and shifting loyalties become the engine of an intimate puzzle that invites close attention.
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THE MOVIE GUIDE
The Vast of Night
science fiction / mystery
What it feels like
An unusual signal draws two young night workers into an investigation. Listening, long conversations and a sleepy town create the suspense without relying on a large spectacle.
The catch
It asks you to enjoy talk and atmosphere through several lengthy, quiet stretches.
- Attention
- Concentrated: give it your attention
- Pace
- Unhurried
- Overall tone
- Bittersweet or mixed
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Runtime and factual sources
Philadelphia Film Festival-listed 91-minute presentation. A streaming service may carry a different presentation, so check its listed runtime when your time limit is strict.
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