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OSARU-CHAN

OSARU-CHAN

20210h 10m

Overview

When two brothers steal a valuable heirloom from an elderly Japanese woman, they unknowingly awaken her demigod son, Osaru, who does not take kindly to thieves.

Directed by Duke Ross
Written by Duke Ross
Box OfficeBudget: $10K0

Top Cast

A

Ayako Darley

Yoko

Cameron Wright

Cameron Wright

Pro

G

Garret Rushforth

Carrie

G

Garrett Atkinson

Osaru

Jennica Anusua

Jennica Anusua

Nya

Themes & Keywords

japankatanathiefrevengeblack and whitekatana swordcolonialismjapanese noirjapanese americanjapanese folklorekurosawamoodycultural appropriationtoy monkeyshort filmonibaba maskindie horrorosaruosaru chanayako darleycameron wright

About OSARU-CHAN

OSARU-CHAN is a horror, fantasy, crime film released in 2021 exploring themes of japan, katana, thief, revenge, black and white, katana sword. Directed by Duke Ross, it stars Ayako Darley, Cameron Wright, Garret Rushforth. When two brothers steal a valuable heirloom from an elderly Japanese woman, they unknowingly awaken her demigod son, Osaru, who does not take kindly to thieves.

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