The Face of Another

An engineer whose face is disfigured in an industrial accident. He adopts a prosthetic mask and a new persona, retreating from his wife and testing his altered identity through seduction and manipulation. His transformation is both enthralling and terrifying, revealing how far someone will go when given a chance to become someone else. The eventual violence exposes the fragile line between self and mask.

Okuyama's wife, who suspects the truth behind his sudden change. She resists his advances once she learns his deception, choosing not to forgive the betrayal. Her reaction embodies the emotional cost of identity experiments on intimate relationships. She remains morally aware in a world where appearances threaten trust.

The psychiatrist who proposes the radical prosthetic mask and monitors Okuyama, warning of personality changes. He embodies scientific ambition coupled with ethical ambiguity, treating the patient as a project. His actions catalyze the drama and culminate in a clash between professional authority and personal violence.

A local authority figure who provides the living space for Okuyama’s secret life and encounters the consequences of his new identity. He represents the ordinary social world that becomes a stage for extraordinary masquerades. His interactions with Okuyama highlight how daily life tolerates—then reacts to—hidden truths.

A key figure in the interwoven tale, a young woman with a disfigured face who embodies isolation and the fear of another war. Her inner longing for connection clashes with a world that measures worth by appearance. Her storyline mirrors Okuyama’s struggle with self-image and despair.

A victim in the film’s broader narrative thread who becomes part of the darker imagery surrounding physical injury and vulnerability. Her presence reinforces the film’s exploration of how violence can emerge from hidden identities. She stands as a consequence of a world where masks excuse bold actions.

A minor but memorable bar patron who appears in scenes that anchor the story’s social setting. His presence helps establish the public space where identities are observed and judged. He contributes to the atmosphere of urban life where masks are both worn and noticed.

A bar performer who provides a backdrop of nightlife and human emotion. Her presence adds ambiance to the scenes of social interaction where people adopt different facades. She helps illustrate how art and performance intersect with personal disguise.

A character representing the vulnerable and marginalized individuals who populate the film's world. His presence adds to the atmosphere of institutional life and echoes the themes of perception and reality. He exemplifies how society treats those who deviate from norms.

An elder figure who appears within the urban mosaic, contributing to the texture of community life. Her brief scenes highlight generational perspectives on appearance and trust. She adds to the film’s sense of lived-in, crowded space.

A medical professional who appears in the medical settings of the narrative. Her presence underscores the clinical environment in which identity and self are examined. She embodies care, yet the story questions the boundaries of care when ethics are compromised.