#VIRAL (#拡散) (2026)

Shinji Asaoka, a caregiver, gains unexpected fame after protesting his wife’s vaccine-related death outside a hospital. As rumors falsely link him to terrorism, he draws public attention and followers.

Where to watch: Santa Barbara International Film Festival 2026. US Premiere.

But when a doctor publicly accuses him, his fragile world begins to collapse. Set against the enduring landscape of the Tateyama Mountains, the film examines media distortion, collective fear, and the delicate complexity of truth and human identity in modern society.

Directed by King Bai

Written by Minato Takehiko

Starring Ryo Narita, Erika Sawajiri, Yasushi Fuchikami, Kasumi Yamaya, Mariko Akama

US Premiere

Japan
Contemporary World Cinema
Subtitled

Official Selection 2026 Santa Barbara International Film Festival.

Premiere Date: Feb 5, 2026
Running Time: 105 Minutes

Crew

King Bai - Director
Minato Takehiko - Written by

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