Effigy
“The gestation of a cold-blooded seductress in twilight nether-Tokyo.”
Synopsis
Isolated on the fringes of a soulless metropolis, Catherine survives on scraps of translation work. But a mysterious client offers a lucrative job, and an opportunity for Catherine to indulge in her malformed and incompatible desires. As the film unravels, the lines between reality and delusion blur, seamlessly mirroring Catherine's struggle to make sense of the tainted fragments of her client's mysterious scroll.
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Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-05-28
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 28, 2024
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Cairns
- Screenplay & Story
- John Cairns
- Original Title
- Effigy
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- Lantis
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Cairns
John Cairns
Department Leadership Roster
John Cairns
Director
John Cairns
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Effigy
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What is Effigy about?
Isolated on the fringes of a soulless metropolis, Catherine survives on scraps of translation work. But a mysterious client offers a lucrative job, and an opportunity for Catherine to indulge in her malformed and incompatible desires. As the film unravels, the lines between reality and delusion blur, seamlessly mirroring Catherine's struggle to make sense of the tainted fragments of her client's mysterious scroll.
Who directed Effigy?
Effigy was directed by John Cairns.
Who stars in Effigy?
The principal cast of Effigy includes Camilla Ståhl, Shinsuke Kato, Sergey Kuvaev, Mihoko Watanabe.
When was Effigy released and how long is it?
Effigy was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Effigy?
Effigy holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).