Japan Competition
Backstage Pass
Online

A desperate actor sits through a terrible play—then gets a text from his manager: go backstage, pay your respects, and bring a gift. In a dressing room where hollow praise bounces off the walls, he keeps missing his chance to slip away. What ordeal is waiting for him behind the curtain?
- Director
- Kanji Furutachi
- Time
- 0:23:50
- Country
- Japan
- Genre
- Drama
- Year
- 2026
- Cast
- Takanori Kaneko, Marika Matsumoto, Masahiro Ooishi, Ikezu Shoko, Kanji Tsuda
Director

Kanji Furutachi
He studied acting in New York for five years, then returned to Japan and began his career as a stage actor. He has appeared in numerous films and TV dramas. In 2016, he directed the stage production Takaki Karemono, which received critical acclaim. Recent film credits include Enjō (2026) and Ravens (2025).
Cast
Takanori Kaneko, Marika Matsumoto, Masahiro Ooishi, Ikezu Shoko, Kanji Tsuda
Screening
Screening Venue
| Venue | Schedule | Ticket Reservation |
|---|---|---|
| WITH HARAJUKU HALL | 2026.06.08 [Mon] 15:10-17:00 |
Online Screening
| Online | schedule | Online Screening |
|---|---|---|
| Online Screening | 2026.06.11 [Thu] - 2026.06.30 [Tue] |
Recommended
-

Sandiwara
Sean Baker / 0:10:51 / United States, Malaysia / Comedy, Drama / 2026
-

Embodying Pasolini: Law of Attraction
Jack Hsu / 0:09:48 / Taiwan / Non-Fiction / 2025
-

CHANT OF THE DESERT FLOWER
Sophea Kim / 00:15:36 / Cambodia / Drama / 2026
-

Sulaimani
Vinnie Ann Bose / 0:20:02 / France / Animation / 2025





















