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RUNTIME
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Tight 12-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
MoodPlayr · trivia#01
Best Wishes to All
2022 0h 12m JA
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7.3
SOLID
★7.3TMDB · 13
HorrorDrama
Synopsis
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A college student visits her grandparents’ house in the countryside. It has been a while and she relaxes into a warm welcome. When some noise is heard from the second floor, her grandmother freezes her movement. Is somebody up there?
“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”
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Credits
Behind the camera
- Director
- Yûta Shimotsu
- Writers
- Yûta Shimotsu
- Languages
- Japanese
- Countries
- Japan
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ERA
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Released 4 years ago.
MoodPlayr · trivia#02
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RUNTIME
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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
MoodPlayr · trivia#03
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DIRECTOR
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Editor Yûta Shimotsu shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
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WILD
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IMDB entry: tt39385504 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
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WILD
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Only 13 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.
MoodPlayr · trivia#06
Cinephile deep dive
The take
Yûta Shimotsu directs. Yûta Shimotsu cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Japan. Dialogue in Japanese.
Trivia
Things worth knowing
- 1Tight 12-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
- 2Released 4 years ago.
- 3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
- 4Editor Yûta Shimotsu shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
- 5IMDB entry: tt39385504 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
- 6Only 13 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.
The technical file
- Editing
- Yûta Shimotsu
- Runtime
- 12 min · 0h 12m
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- JA
Also by
Yûta Shimotsu
Trailers & featurettes
Watch the pieces
Community reviews
What people are saying
- Alunauwie★ 9/10
Winner of the inaugural Japan Horror Film Competition, this short film stands out with its strong concept, professional execution, and compelling performances. Despite minor story inconsistencies and a lack of background detail, the film effectively delivers suspense and a powerful message about how one's happiness may come at the cost of others' suffering. Supported by excellent cinematography, lighting, and music, it offers a polished and thought-provoking viewing experience. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com)
Key crew
- EditorYûta Shimotsu
Themes & keywords
What it's about, really
- short film
Release history · US
When it landed
- Premiere2022-06-06
