The Day We Embraced the Universe
“Love changed everything.”
A series of mysterious abductions by colorful aliens has been spreading fear across the globe. Amid the chaos, Aoi continues to live a peaceful life with her boyfriend, Yuzu. But one night, while Aoi is asleep, Yuzu is abducted by the colorful aliens. As anti-alien sentiment intensifies across Earth, Aoi begins rigorous training, driven by her desire for revenge. Then one day, deep in the forest, she encounters a different kind of alien...
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Ayane
Aoi
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Ken'ichi Ugana Director · Shingo Hirano Cinematographer Osamu Suzuki Editor
First release October 13, 2026 · Produced in Japan · Production VANDALISM
Production
Caelum
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VANDALISM
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Japan
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Original title
あの日、宇宙を抱きしめた。
Original language
Japanese
Spoken on screen
Japanese
Release dates
Canada · October 13, 2026
Premiere · Festival du Nouveau Cinéma
No release date listed for United States.
Indonesia
December 3, 2026 · Premiere · Jogja-NETPAC Asian Film Festival
Taiwan
October 24, 2026 · Premiere · Kaohsiung Film Festival
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