A group of boys and girls, twelve in total, gather at an abandoned hospital to die for various different reasons. There, they find the body of a dead boy. The group of twelve attempt to find the person who killed the boy. During their search, the reasons why they want to die are revealed.
Acting
Kanna Hashimoto's controlled detachment steals every scene she's in
Direction
Tsutsumi somehow makes a single location feel claustrophobic AND infinite
Writing
Each backstory hits like a separate short film of devastation
Director
Yukihiko Tsutsumi
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Based on Tow Ubukata's novel, which was controversial for allegedly romanticizing suicide—Tsutsumi deliberately cast idol-types to heighten that uncomfortable tension.
Released during Japan's suicide prevention week by complete accident, causing the studio to awkwardly lean into 'starting conversations' messaging. The film's obsession with 'beautiful death' still clashes with actual prevention efforts.
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