2023 JIFF Audience Award-Winning Film “TSUSHIMA” Opens in Theaters This September!
🎬 Big News from JIFF!
2023 JIFF Audience Award-Winning Film “TSUSHIMA” Opens in Theaters This September!
We’re thrilled to share that the science fiction suspense film TSUSHIMA, directed by Takafumi Yamane, which won the Audience Award at the 2023 Japan Indies Film Festival (JIFF), will be officially released in theaters across Japan starting September 5th, 2025!
This thought-provoking film, which boldly explores the intersection of AI and regenerative medicine, is gaining significant media attention and has been featured by numerous major outlets.
🎥 Director’s Comment – Takafumi Yamane
While working on the final scene of this film, I found myself reflecting on my own aging, weakened parent. I wondered if science and technology might one day restore people to their former strength.
The age-old human dream of immortality is gradually becoming a reality through the fusion of regenerative medicine and AI.But I can’t help but feel that when the fear of death disappears, we may lose something deeply important.
It’s precisely when we are faced with someone becoming weaker that we learn to cherish them. And through cherishing, love grows deeper.
If we lose the ability to cherish others, do we also lose what makes us truly human?
AI is advancing at a pace far beyond human understanding, while our hearts and ethics are lagging behind.
I hope this film gives people a moment to pause and reflect — even if just for a little while.
📰 Featured in the Media
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Crank-in!
"What happens when AI and regenerative medicine merge? An unconventional sci-fi suspense film TSUSHIMA is coming!"
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Natalie (Eiga.com)
"Sci-fi film TSUSHIMA by former investigative journalist Takafumi Yamane opens this September!"
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Moviche
"AI x regenerative medicine — the quiet horror of a near-future world."
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Movie Core
"Set on the mysterious island of Tsushima, a new sci-fi suspense film arrives. Featuring a theme song by legendary singer Naoko Kawai!"
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fj movie
"TSUSHIMA, a suspenseful sci-fi from a uniquely experienced director, unveils poster and trailer."
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📺 Official Trailers
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Oricon News YouTube
Featuring Ayano Hamaura (ex-Kobushi Factory)
🎵 Theme song: “Wings of My Heart” by Naoko Kawai
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ザテレビジョン (The Television) YouTube
Starring Jundai Yamada & Yuki Nakanishi — “The fear of eternal youth”
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Eiga Square YouTube
Exploring ethical boundaries of AI and regenerative medicine
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🎞️ Learn More about the Film
As an award-winning film of JIFF 2023, we are incredibly proud to see “TSUSHIMA” reach wider audiences.
We send our heartfelt congratulations to director Takafumi Yamane and his entire team.
We’re honored to have introduced this film at JIFF, and excited to now share it with the world.
Don’t miss its theatrical release this September!
— Japan Indies Film Festival Team
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