The Young Strangers

A slow, suffocating plunge into grief and debt, where tenderness flickers briefly before violence snuffs it out.

Directed by

Takuya Uchiyama

Genres

Drama

Starring

Hayato Isomura, Yukino Kishii, Shodai Fukuyama

Tagline

What was it that killed him?

Overview

Ayato Kazama is repaying his deceased father's debts and caring for his mother, who suffers from a serious illness, while working at a construction site during the day and at the karaoke bar his parents opened at night. His brother, Sohei, lives with him and also takes on the debt repayment and caregiving, dedicating himself daily to becoming a mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter, following in their father's footsteps. Despite their suffocating life, Ayato longs to seize a small piece of happiness with his girlfriend. However, on a night meant to celebrate his best friend's wedding with a modest yet happy gathering, their simple daily life is shattered by unexpected violence.

How it feels

Bleak, melancholic, tense and earnest. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Grief, family, class, survival

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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