Yoroï

A culture-clash fantasy that blends domestic tenderness with nightly supernatural skirmishes, feeling playful yet earnest.

Directed by

David Tomaszewski

Genres

Adventure, Fantasy

Starring

Orelsan, Clara Choï, Kazuya Tanabe

Overview

After a gruelling final tour, Aurélien decides to settle in Japan with his wife Nanako, who is pregnant with their first child. As the young couple move into a traditional house in the Japanese countryside, Aurélien discovers an ancient suit of armour in a well, which is about to awaken strange creatures known as Yokaïs.

How it feels

Warm, whimsical, tense and eerie. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Family, identity, isolation, trauma

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.

Note

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

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