Ai wa Tanken (Love is a Dagger)
“A DANGEROUS GAME OF OBSESSION AND DECEPTION”
Synopsis
Amelia and Wes have had a falling out in Japan, a foreign land neither of them are accustomed to. While doing some soul-searching on her own, Amelia begins to notice that she's being stalked by a strange man. Wes pleads with her to come back for her own safety - but Amelia's about to find that sometimes the most familiar faces are the most misgiving.
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Ai wa Tanken (Love is a Dagger)
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-02-03
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Release History & Theatrical Window
FilmGate Femme Directors Festival
Festival / Special Debut
11/04/2025
Wide Cinema Exhibition
03/02/2025
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Monika Goldbach-Bridgers
- Screenplay & Story
- Not Credited
- Original Title
- Ai wa Tanken (Love is a Dagger)
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Release Date
- 11/04/2025
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 10m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Monika Goldbach-Bridgers
Not Credited
Department Leadership Roster
Monika Goldbach-Bridgers
Director
Not Credited
Writer
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Ai wa Tanken (Love is a Dagger) about?
Amelia and Wes have had a falling out in Japan, a foreign land neither of them are accustomed to. While doing some soul-searching on her own, Amelia begins to notice that she's being stalked by a strange man. Wes pleads with her to come back for her own safety - but Amelia's about to find that sometimes the most familiar faces are the most misgiving.
Who directed Ai wa Tanken (Love is a Dagger)?
Ai wa Tanken (Love is a Dagger) was directed by Monika Goldbach-Bridgers.
Who stars in Ai wa Tanken (Love is a Dagger)?
The principal cast of Ai wa Tanken (Love is a Dagger) includes Veronica Romano, Sage Austin.
When was Ai wa Tanken (Love is a Dagger) released and how long is it?
Ai wa Tanken (Love is a Dagger) was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 10m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ai wa Tanken (Love is a Dagger)?
Ai wa Tanken (Love is a Dagger) holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).