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02/04/2021 Drama, Thriller 1h 59m
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Overview

A homeless man meets a medical school student who pays him to volunteer for a surgical procedure known as trepanation, drilling a hole in his skull, which ends up giving him the ability to communicate with the dark side of people’s subconscious minds.

  1. Takashi Shimizu

    Director

Top billed cast

  1. Go Ayano

    Susumu Nakoshi

  2. Ryo Narita

    Manabu Itou

  3. Yukino Kishii

    Mysterious woman

  4. Anna Ishii

    Female High School Student 1775

  5. Seiyo Uchino

    Kumicho

  6. Yumiko Nakamura

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Reviews

A review by Alunauwie
Written by Alunauwie on 2025-09-26
Homunculus presents a visually compelling and emotionally intense psychological thriller, supported by strong performances and a unique concept rooted in experimental neurosurgery. While the film delivers striking plot twists and an intriguing opening, it leaves several critical story elements underexplored—such as the mysterious homeless man’s influence on Nokoshi and Ito’s unclear motives behind his obsession. For viewers unfamiliar with the original manga, these gaps may cause confusion, yet the film remains a thought-provoking experience with a bold and eerie atmosphere.

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Status
Released

Original Language
Japanese

Budget
$0.00

Revenue
$0.00

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