The Young Strangers
5.6
“What was it that killed him?”
Ayato Kazama is repaying his deceased father's debts and caring for his mother, who suffers from a serious illness, while working at a construction site during the day and at the karaoke bar his parents opened at night. His brother, Sohei, lives with him and also takes on the debt repayment and caregiving, dedicating himself daily to becoming a mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter, following in their father's footsteps. Despite their suffocating life, Ayato longs to seize a small piece of happiness with his girlfriend. However, on a night meant to celebrate his best friend's wedding with a modest yet happy gathering, their simple daily life is shattered by unexpected violence.
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Cast
15 people
Hayato Isomura
Ayato Kazama
Known for
Alice in Borderland
From Today, It's My Turn!!
Yukino Kishii
Hinata
Known for
Small, Slow But Steady
Homunculus
Shodai Fukuyama
Sohei Kazama
Known for
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond Is Unbreakable – Chapter 1
Shota Sometani
Yamato
Known for
The Boy and the Beast
Suzume
Kenichi Takitou
Matsuura
Known for
Yu Yu Hakusho
Hanzawa Naoki
Kosuke Toyohara
Ryosuke Kazama
Known for
Tokyo Vice
Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah
Reika Kirishima
Asami Kazama
Known for
Drive My Car
Norwegian Wood
Kuu Izima
Osamu
Known for
Human Vapor
Onoda: 10,000 Nights in the Jungle
Mijika Nagai
Yuri
Also in
Kakegurui Twin
The Greatest Teacher
Ryunosuke Azuma
Seto
Also in
Over the Fence
Mio on the Shore
Kouki Matsuda
Also in
True Scary Stories 2020: The Cursed House
Hiroyuki Onoue
Known for
Unnatural
Love Exposure
Takuya Uchiyama Director · Kenichi Hirai Editor
First release October 11, 2024 · Produced in France, Hong Kong SAR China, Japan, South Korea · Production HATCH, PANORANIME
Production
ColorBird
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HATCH
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PANORANIME
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EPISCOPE
Production
France · Hong Kong SAR China · Japan · South Korea
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Original title
若き見知らぬ者たち
Original language
Japanese
Spoken on screen
Japanese
Release dates
Japan · October 11, 2024
Theatrical
No release date listed for United States.
Netherlands
September 25, 2025 · Premiere · Camera Japan Festival
Taiwan
June 30, 2026 · Premiere · Taipei Film Festival
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