
Metropolis(1927)
In a futuristic city sharply divided between the rich and the poor, the son of the city's mastermind meets a prophet who predicts the coming of a savior to mediate their differences.


“A delivery for you.”
A feminine android delivers packages to scattered humans throughout the galaxy. With years to spare, the android and us have time to contemplate the meaning of being human.

Megumi Kagurazaka
Yoko Suzuki

Yūto Ikeda
computer 6-7 M.I.M.E. (voice)

Kenji Endo
Tired Hitman

Kōko Mori
Old Lady
The Whispering Star is a drama, science fiction film released in 2015 exploring themes of black and white, contemplative cinema. Directed by Sion Sono, it stars Megumi Kagurazaka, Yūto Ikeda, Kenji Endo. A feminine android delivers packages to scattered humans throughout the galaxy. With years to spare, the android and us have time to contemplate the meaning of being human.
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