
Prison Ward 2042
監獄病棟2042
Synopsis
In a near-future Japan, where wearing "AI glasses" has been made mandatory, individuals whose "mind levels" are deemed abnormal under the "National Safety Act" are confined to psychiatric wards. The director and his team begin horrifying "human experiments" on Ryoko, an undercover investigator posing as a patient in the correctional facility.
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August 3, 2016
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Naoyuki Tomomatsu
- Screenplay & Story
- Kotaro Ando
- Original Title
- 監獄病棟2042
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Albatross
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Naoyuki Tomomatsu
Kotaro Ando
Takehiko Tamiya
Keijirô Hara
Department Leadership Roster
Naoyuki Tomomatsu
Director
Kotaro Ando
Screenplay
Takehiko Tamiya
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Prison Ward 2042
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Prison Ward 2042 about?
In a near-future Japan, where wearing "AI glasses" has been made mandatory, individuals whose "mind levels" are deemed abnormal under the "National Safety Act" are confined to psychiatric wards. The director and his team begin horrifying "human experiments" on Ryoko, an undercover investigator posing as a patient in the correctional facility.
Who directed Prison Ward 2042?
Prison Ward 2042 was directed by Naoyuki Tomomatsu.
Who stars in Prison Ward 2042?
The principal cast of Prison Ward 2042 includes Rin Ogawa, Maki Aoyama, Ryôichi Inaba, Hiroyuki Kaneko, Chiyoko Nameless.
When was Prison Ward 2042 released and how long is it?
Prison Ward 2042 was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
