A reclusive filmmaker, who has isolated himself for a decade after squandering his inheritance, is dragged to a theater by a concerned friend, but his life takes a twisted turn when he meets an actress whose presence reignites his dormant creativity, sparking a delusional love story that spirals into madness.
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Kinari Hirano
Known for
Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning
From Today, It's My Turn!!
Rina Sato
Kenta Kiguchi
Also in
Girl Hate
Love song
Honoka Kitahara
Known for
Closest Love to Heaven
Yoshitaka Hosokawa
Also in
Female Teacher Closing the Door
Senritsu Kaiki File Kowasugi! File 02: Shivering Ghost
Junpei Hashino
Known for
Baby Assassins 2
Small, Slow But Steady
Kyuichiro Nakayama
Known for
Kakegurui: The Movie
Kinuo Yamada
Known for
Villain
Wataru Hiranami Director · Yuu Mishima Composer Moriaki Kanno Cinematographer
First release October 17, 2025 · Produced in Japan · Production New Select
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BBB
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New Select
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Japan
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Original title
蟲
Original language
Japanese
Spoken on screen
Japanese
Release dates
Japan · October 17, 2025
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No release date listed for United States.
South Korea
April 10, 2026 · Digital · 2026-VF01036
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