is a 2018 Japanese
supernatural
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horror film
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Horror films often explore dark subject matter and may deal with transgressive topics or themes. Broad elements include monsters, apo ...
, based on the original novel of the same name, directed by
Tetsuya Nakashima
Tetsuya Nakashima (中島哲也) (born 1959) is a Japanese film director and screenwriter.
He was born in Fukuoka, attending high school in Chikushino. His 2010 film '' Confessions'' was awarded Best Picture at the Japanese Academy Awards, whe ...
and starring
Junichi Okada
is an actor and a former member of Japanese boy band V6, which was under the management of Johnny & Associates. He joined Johnny & Associates at the age of 14.
Music career
In the summer of 1995, Okada participated in ''Johnny's Pre-School'' ...
,
Haru Kuroki
is a Japanese actress. She gained international recognition by winning Silver Bear (Best Actress Award)
at Berlin International Film Festival
The Berlin International Film Festival (german: Internationale Filmfestspiele Berlin), usually calle ...
,
Nana Komatsu
is a Japanese actress and model. She is best known for her roles in '' The World of Kanako'', ''Destruction Babies'', '' Drowning Love'', '' The Black Devil and the White Prince'', '' My Tomorrow, Your Yesterday'', ''After the Rain'', ''Farewel ...
,
Takako Matsu
(born June 10, 1977) also known as is a Japanese actress and pop singer.
Personal life
Matsu was born to a family of buyō and kabuki actors, including her father Matsumoto Hakuō II, her mother and businesswoman Noriko Fujima, her uncle, ...
, and
Satoshi Tsumabuki
is a Japanese actor. His breakthrough film was '' Waterboys'' for which he was nominated for the 'Best Actor' award at the Japanese Academy Awards
The , often called the Japan Academy Prize, the Japan Academy Awards, and the Japanese Academ ...
.
Plot
A couple must protect their 2-year-old daughter's life from a monster called Bogiwan.
Cast
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Junichi Okada
is an actor and a former member of Japanese boy band V6, which was under the management of Johnny & Associates. He joined Johnny & Associates at the age of 14.
Music career
In the summer of 1995, Okada participated in ''Johnny's Pre-School'' ...
as Kon Nosaki
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Nana Komatsu
is a Japanese actress and model. She is best known for her roles in '' The World of Kanako'', ''Destruction Babies'', '' Drowning Love'', '' The Black Devil and the White Prince'', '' My Tomorrow, Your Yesterday'', ''After the Rain'', ''Farewel ...
as Makoto Higa - Kon's girlfriend. She can communicate with ghosts.
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Satoshi Tsumabuki
is a Japanese actor. His breakthrough film was '' Waterboys'' for which he was nominated for the 'Best Actor' award at the Japanese Academy Awards
The , often called the Japan Academy Prize, the Japan Academy Awards, and the Japanese Academ ...
as Hideki Tahara
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Haru Kuroki
is a Japanese actress. She gained international recognition by winning Silver Bear (Best Actress Award)
at Berlin International Film Festival
The Berlin International Film Festival (german: Internationale Filmfestspiele Berlin), usually calle ...
as Kana Tahara - Hideki's wife
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Takako Matsu
(born June 10, 1977) also known as is a Japanese actress and pop singer.
Personal life
Matsu was born to a family of buyō and kabuki actors, including her father Matsumoto Hakuō II, her mother and businesswoman Noriko Fujima, her uncle, ...
as Kotoko Higa - Makoto's elder sister. She also has psychic powers like her sister.
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Munetaka Aoki
is a Japanese actor. He played Sanosuke Sagara in the live action adaptation of the manga and anime series '' Rurouni Kenshin''. He is married to Japanese actress and model Yūka.
Filmography
Film
*'' Battle Royale II'' (2003)
*''Fly, Daddy, ...
*
Rie Shibata
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Taiga
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* Aiju Shida
* Miho Ninagawa
*
Hikaru Ijūin
, real name Ken Shinooka (篠岡 建), formerly Ken Tanaka (田中 建), born 7 November 1967, is a Japanese comedian, radio personality, computer game reviewer, and commentator. He was born in Kita, Tokyo. He is married to former idol Mika Shino ...
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Eri Ishida
is a Japanese actress. She won the award for best supporting actress at the 9th Yokohama Film Festival for '' Chōchin'' and at the 13th Hochi Film Award for '' A Chaos of Flowers'', '' Hope and Pain'' and ''Wuthering Heights''.
Filmography
Fil ...
References
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2018 films
2018 horror films
2010s monster movies
2010s supernatural horror films
Films set in Asia
Films set in Japan
Films set in Tokyo
Films based on Japanese novels
Japanese supernatural horror films
Paramount Pictures films
Toho films
2010s Japanese films
Films produced by Tomoya Nishino
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Films directed by Tetsuya Nakashima