When You Open the Door
Synopsis
Miki, a 27-year-old working in an architectural firm, wakes up in her small apartment, pulled out of her sleepy memory. Her world is quiet and strange, but will soon be interrupted by a transformative experience spurred by a half-remembered wolf bite. As Miki searches for answers, she soon finds herself drawn into the woods, and to the center of a ritual at a shrine cared for by elderly maidens.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Fantasia International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Eriko Katagiri
- Screenplay & Story
- Eriko Katagiri, Tomoko Shinozuka
- Original Title
- When You Open the Door
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Eriko Katagiri
Eriko Katagiri, Tomoko Shinozuka
Akiko Ashizawa
Department Leadership Roster
Eriko Katagiri
Director
Eriko Katagiri
Writer
Tomoko Shinozuka
Writer
Akiko Ashizawa
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About When You Open the Door
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What is When You Open the Door about?
Miki, a 27-year-old working in an architectural firm, wakes up in her small apartment, pulled out of her sleepy memory. Her world is quiet and strange, but will soon be interrupted by a transformative experience spurred by a half-remembered wolf bite. As Miki searches for answers, she soon finds herself drawn into the woods, and to the center of a ritual at a shrine cared for by elderly maidens.
Who directed When You Open the Door?
When You Open the Door was directed by Eriko Katagiri.
Who stars in When You Open the Door?
The principal cast of When You Open the Door includes Serena Motola.
When was When You Open the Door released and how long is it?
When You Open the Door was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.