Evil Does Not Exist (2024)
The Story
In the rural alpine hamlet of Mizubiki, not far from Tokyo, Takumi and his daughter, Hana, lead a modest life gathering water, wood, and wild wasabi for the local udon restaurant. Increasingly, the townsfolk become aware of a talent agency’s plan to build an opulent glamping site nearby, offering city residents a comfortable “escape” to the snowy wilderness. When two company representatives arrive and ask for local guidance, Takumi becomes conflicted in his involvement, as it becomes clear that the project will have a pernicious impact on the community.
The Deets
Runtime: 1h 49m
Genre: Drama
Original Language: Japanese
Original Language Title: 悪は存在しない Aku wa Sonzai Shinai
Release Date (theaters): May 3, 2024
Main Cast
Hitoshi Omika as Takumi
Ryo Nishikawa as Hana
Ryuji Kosaka as Takahashi
Ayaka Shibutani as Mayuzumi
Hazuki Kikuchi
Hiroyuki Miura
Production & Crew
Distributor: Janus Films
Production Co: NEOPA Inc.
Director(s): Ryusuke Hamaguchi
Producer(s): Satoshi Takata
Writer(s): Ryusuke Hamaguchi
Cinematography: Yoshio Kitagawa
Music: Eiko Ishibashi
Editor: Ryusuke Hamaguchi