Inspection," a film produced by A24, opens in theaters today. It is a film that illuminates the way forward for those who are struggling in the midst of time and society.

The story takes place in the United States in 2005, during the protracted war in Iraq. The protagonist is French, a young man abandoned by his mother and excluded from society because he is gay, who volunteers to join the Marine Corps with a desperate desire to survive.

Inspection, a film based on the real-life experiences of up-and-coming director Elegance Bratton, will open in theaters today, Friday, August 4.

At first glance, the opening of the trailer might lead one to assume that it is a war movie, but this is a story set in the military that explores the identity of the main character. . It is also a story about the relationship between a mother and her son. Let us introduce you to a new film under the "A24" label.

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The main character, a young man named French, was abandoned by his mother for being gay and spent 10 years homeless from the age of 16. Unable to find a place to belong, he is in search of meaning to his existence, and he volunteers to join the Marine Corps, believing it to be his only option for survival. However, from the first day of training, he is harshly disciplined by his instructors, and as soon as people find out that he is gay, he is subjected to severe discrimination. ...... French's heart is broken repeatedly by the unreasonableness of his daily life, but each time he rallies himself and resolutely stands up to the violence and hatred. His belief that he is not afraid of isolation and at the same time never gives up on others gradually changes the consciousness of those around him.

French faced many obstacles, doubted his own existence many times, and continued to search for his "self. Jeremy Pope ("Hollywood," Netflix/2020; "That Night in Miami," Netflix/2021), who impressed the director since the audition.

His masterful portrayal of emotions that are difficult to define earned him a nomination for Best Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama at the 80th Golden Globe Awards, as well as critical acclaim in many countries around the world.

Gabrielle Union ("Bad Boys 2 Bad," 2003; "Dave is a Spaceship," 2008; "Sleepless Night," 2017) was cast as French's abandoned mother. In order to inhabit the spirit of the mother, the acting approach was carefully based on clues such as a Bible and jewelry that belonged to the actual mother.

Furthermore, the music of Animal Collective is the most noteworthy aspect of this film. The band, which is known as "the most important band of the 21st century," has been receiving love calls from the film industry, including music for the movie "WAVES" (produced by A24), which was in the limelight in 2020.

This time, based on the concept of French's search for a new "religion" (meaning "one's own beliefs"), the music is spiritual in nature, incorporating bongos, Islamic prayers, and Christian choruses.

Each element of the music is inspired by the diversity on the screen and serves as an important change to French's own.

This film, already highly acclaimed in many countries around the world, will finally be released in Japan.

These days, many films are about how individuals live their lives. This film will surely help us in our quest. Please see it at the theater.