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Mortals at the Cliff
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In 1822, a disgraced samurai arrives at a mountain pass to end his life. There, he encounters a mysterious ronin who speaks to him as if they were old acquaintances. Confused and irritated at first, the samurai gradually opens up about himself, ultimately confronting the meaning of life and death…
- Director
- Heso
- Time
- 0:12:40
- Country
- Japan
- Genre
- Drama
- Year
- 2025
- Cast
- Junki Tozuka, Daisuke Kuroda
Director
Heso
Commercials, Music video, and film director, working beyond genres and national borders. In 2025, his debut film “On a Boat” was released in theaters.
Cast
Junki Tozuka, Daisuke Kuroda
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Screening Venue
| Venue | Schedule | Ticket Reservation |
|---|---|---|
| Euro Live | 2026.06.03 [Wed] 15:10-17:00 |
Online Screening
| Online | schedule | Online Screening |
|---|---|---|
| Online Screening | 2026.06.11 [Thu] - 2026.06.30 [Tue] |
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A scene that gives a glimpse of the future—very much in line with Naoki Matayoshi’s style. Everyone on set was wondering what kind of scene it was as we filmed it. The film has very little explanation overall, but we hope you will enjoy the humor in the dialogue and imagining what the characters are feeling.