kazuyoshi kumakiri

I’ve only covered trailers for director Kazuyoshi Kumakiri’s films in the past. My first go nowadays is his latest, #Manhole, which released in Japan back in February and has already taken off at festivals. Storied and written by Michitaka Okada, what follows is an unnerving look into the life of an office worker whose perfect life is turned upside down, in a story that takes an equally intense and chilling tumble. Affable real estate broker Shunsuke (Yuto Nakajima) has a seemingly perfect life. He’s got a great job, a loving fiancé with a baby on the way, and co-workers who support him. Within the first five minutes, Shunsuke arrives to a surprise party at a local bar, joined by his colleagues in celebration of his upcoming marriage the next day. Many a drink is had, with tons of photos and videos taken before Shunsuke and the others leave for the […]

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