PARALLEL
Parallel -パラレル-
Synopsis
Mai, who had been abused by her parents in her childhood, couldn't come to terms with her past memories and spent days just forgetting time and playing with her best friend Kana. One day, Mai encounters a cosplay killer who repeats killer in the form of an anime character cosplay. Strangely intrigued by Mai, the cosplay killer hides his true identity and approaches her. While Mai hides the trauma and the killer hides his true form, the two gradually deepen their relationship and are strongly attracted by the invisible "something". However, when they find out what each other is hiding, it means separation.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
2021 Yubari International Fantastic Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Daiki Tanaka
- Original Score
- Kenji Kato
- Original Title
- Parallel -パラレル-
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Daiki Tanaka
Kenji Kato
Department Leadership Roster
Daiki Tanaka
Director
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Official cinematic photography and background stills for PARALLEL.
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Frequently Asked Questions About PARALLEL
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is PARALLEL about?
Mai, who had been abused by her parents in her childhood, couldn't come to terms with her past memories and spent days just forgetting time and playing with her best friend Kana. One day, Mai encounters a cosplay killer who repeats killer in the form of an anime character cosplay. Strangely intrigued by Mai, the cosplay killer hides his true identity and approaches her. While Mai hides the trauma and the killer hides his true form, the two gradually deepen their relationship and are strongly attracted by the invisible "something". However, when they find out what each other is hiding, it means separation.
Who directed PARALLEL?
PARALLEL was directed by Daiki Tanaka.
Who stars in PARALLEL?
The principal cast of PARALLEL includes Momona Naraha, Sojiro Yoshimura, Hitomichan, Koyuki Sugasawa, Shusuke Judai.
When was PARALLEL released and how long is it?
PARALLEL was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for PARALLEL?
The original motion picture soundtrack for PARALLEL was composed by Kenji Kato.