Beasts Clutching at Straws
藁にもすがる獣たち
“100 Million Yen Battle Royale”
Synopsis
A lost gym bag containing 100 million yen in cash is found at an internet café by a struggling YouTuber living with his ailing grandmother. The discovery triggers a chaotic and violent chain reaction, entwining a corrupt police officer indebted to the Yakuza, a scheming femme fatale, and ruthless criminals all fighting to claim the fortune.
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『藁にもすがる獣たち』特報【9月25日(金)公開】Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-04-13
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Release History & Theatrical Window
North American premiere at the Fantasia International Film Festival (https://fantasiafestival.com/en/film/beasts-clutching-at-straws)
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hideo Jojo
- Screenplay & Story
- Hideo Jojo, Yasuko Kobayashi
- Original Score
- Goro Yasukawa
- Original Title
- 藁にもすがる獣たち
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Toei Films, Toei Company, Toei Tokyo
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hideo Jojo
Hideo Jojo, Yasuko Kobayashi, Keisuke Sone
Goro Yasukawa
Soichi Ueno
Kenichi Wasano, YOSHI, Itaru Maruyama
Department Leadership Roster
Hideo Jojo
Director
Hideo Jojo
Screenplay
Yasuko Kobayashi
Screenplay
Itaru Maruyama
Producer
Takashi Matsuzuka
Production Design
Soichi Ueno
Editor
Goro Yasukawa
Original Music Composer
Ryuhei Higashiyama
Stunt Coordinator
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Beasts Clutching at Straws
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What is Beasts Clutching at Straws about?
A lost gym bag containing 100 million yen in cash is found at an internet café by a struggling YouTuber living with his ailing grandmother. The discovery triggers a chaotic and violent chain reaction, entwining a corrupt police officer indebted to the Yakuza, a scheming femme fatale, and ruthless criminals all fighting to claim the fortune.
Who directed Beasts Clutching at Straws?
Beasts Clutching at Straws was directed by Hideo Jojo.
Who stars in Beasts Clutching at Straws?
The principal cast of Beasts Clutching at Straws includes Nana Mori, Hiroki Narimiya, Ouji Suzuka.
When was Beasts Clutching at Straws released and how long is it?
Beasts Clutching at Straws was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Beasts Clutching at Straws?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Beasts Clutching at Straws was composed by Goro Yasukawa.
Is Beasts Clutching at Straws based on a book or true story?
Beasts Clutching at Straws is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Keisuke Sone".