Kaiju Bunraku (2017) Plot Summary Explained

Release, runtime and language

2017 · 13 mins · Japanese

Directed by

Jillian Mayer, Lucas Leyva

Starring

Matt Willis, Julian Yuri Rodriguez, Ryan Tiefenthaler, Ben Botiller, J. Martin Holman, Eric L. Lancaster

A despondent man living in a region plagued by giant monsters finds solace and profound absurdity in the traditional Japanese art of bunraku puppetry. The rigorous theatrical tradition explores themes of existential crisis against the backdrop of a Kaiju-ravaged landscape, blending ancient artistry with modern anxieties.