Welcome to the Village
嗤う蟲
Synopsis
A young couple decided to start their life together by moving to a remote village. They encounter a very supportive community that does everything it can to make them feel welcome. In spite of that and although they feel the pressure to have a child soon, there is a latent threat. In fact, the village holds a secret that will change their minds. Rural life is no longer idyllic.
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映画『嗤う蟲』本予告【2025年1月24日(金)公開】Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-11-14
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Camera Japan Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hideo Jojo
- Screenplay & Story
- Eisuke Naito, Hideo Jojo
- Original Score
- Gary Ashiya
- Original Title
- 嗤う蟲
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Showgate, Pony Canyon, Hakuhodo DY Music & Pictures, TEN CARAT, DUB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hideo Jojo
Eisuke Naito, Hideo Jojo
Gary Ashiya
Masaki Watanabe
Hideo Jojo
Yasushi Utagawa
Department Leadership Roster
Hideo Jojo
Director
Eisuke Naito
Screenplay
Hideo Jojo
Screenplay
Hideo Jojo
Editor
Gary Ashiya
Original Music Composer
Masaki Watanabe
Director of Photography
Yasushi Utagawa
Producer
Rihito Nakagawa
Production Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Welcome to the Village.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Welcome to the Village
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What is Welcome to the Village about?
A young couple decided to start their life together by moving to a remote village. They encounter a very supportive community that does everything it can to make them feel welcome. In spite of that and although they feel the pressure to have a child soon, there is a latent threat. In fact, the village holds a secret that will change their minds. Rural life is no longer idyllic.
Who directed Welcome to the Village?
Welcome to the Village was directed by Hideo Jojo.
Who stars in Welcome to the Village?
The principal cast of Welcome to the Village includes Mai Fukagawa, Ryuya Wakaba, Tomorowo Taguchi, Yuya Matsuura, Reiko Kataoka.
When was Welcome to the Village released and how long is it?
Welcome to the Village was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Welcome to the Village?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Welcome to the Village was composed by Gary Ashiya.