The film’s tone is uneven and inconsistent and the direction is lacking, but the two leads are terrific.

The film’s tone is uneven and inconsistent and the direction is lacking, but the two leads are terrific.
Sophisticated writing elevates this stunning period drama about two women longing for intimacy.
One of those hipster indie films that starts off with a bang but is quickly overshadowed by its own attempts at cleverness.
Based on Ryu Murakami’s cult novel of the same name, “Piercing” is one of the most visually captivating and wickedly stylized films to premiere at the Sundance Film Festival this year.