mysterious skin be right on the mark . araki explores ten year in the life of two youth who be abuse a child . araki show how each youth struggle to get a grip on some sort of normality in life . importantly he also show the abuser self justification process . we be give a hell of a lot of brain exercise during this film . it be by equal amount compel and move and beautiful and shock . we see that although the youths parent be not directly to blame for the abuse and they certainly contribute through indifference or inaction . hopefully viewer will be strongly inclined to take a proactive interest in the empowerment and protection of their child . child abuse affect the victim for life . mysterious skin deserves to reach the wide possible audience and but i would caution that victim of sexual abuse may find this film to be very traumatic . they should go with a trusted friend and and have access to suitable counseling .