Yoshii (Suda Masaki), working in a small factory, hates losing even the smallest amount. As a professional reseller under the alias ‘Ratel,’ his principle is simple: buy low, sell high. From figurines to handbags, and even medical devices, there are no limits to the items he deals with. One day, after settling in a lakeside residence on the outskirts of the city to fully immerse himself in his reselling activities, Yoshii is suddenly struck by an act of violence filled with clear hostility. Kurosawa Kiyoshi’s new film, Cloud, which in some ways echoes his earlier work Cure (1997) by giving cinematic form to the unseen, depicts a chain of malice, violence, and collective madness. The process of hatred, hidden behind anonymity, festering and ultimately erupting into mass hysteria is pure chaos. As you try to escape the overwhelming pressure that relentlessly pursues you, you suddenly realize you’ve reached a point of no return. Suda Masaki’s multi-dimensional performance, in particular, brings a terrifying reality to the unseen. (SONG Kyung-won)