Homunculus

Year: 2021

Runtime: 119 mins

Language: Japanese

Director: Takashi Shimizu

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A homeless man agrees to participate in a medical experiment for a student, involving trepanation – drilling a hole in his skull. The procedure unexpectedly grants him the ability to perceive the hidden, darker thoughts and subconscious desires of those around him. He finds himself navigating a world of hidden motivations and unsettling truths as he grapples with his newfound ability.

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