FEATURE FILM

Homunculus

6.1/10
TMDB123 votes
2021Original: Japanese119 min

A homeless man meets a medical school student who pays him to volunteer for a surgical procedure known as trepanation, drilling a hole in his skull, which ends up giving him the ability to communicate with the dark side of people’s subconscious minds.

Genres: Drama, Thriller, Fantasy, Mystery, Horror
Cast: Go Ayano, Ryo Narita, Yukino Kishii, Anna Ishii, Seiyo Uchino

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THE STORY & THE PEOPLE

About Homunculus

Homunculus (2021) is a film in the drama, thriller, fantasy, mystery, horror genres. Directed by Takashi Shimizu. The cast includes Go Ayano, Ryo Narita, Yukino Kishii, Anna Ishii.

Released
2021-04-02
Original language
Japanese
Runtime
119 minutes
Status
Released
Production countries
Japan
Production companies
Booster Project, avex pictures
Writers
Eisuke Naito, Takashi Shimizu, Naruki Matsuhisa

Homunculus cast & characters

Audience reviews

6.1/10 from 123 TMDB votes. Ratings and reviews are supplied by TMDB. Reviews are attributed to their original authors.

Alunauwie

TMDB member review

Homunculus presents a visually compelling and emotionally intense psychological thriller, supported by strong performances and a unique concept rooted in experimental neurosurgery. While the film delivers striking plot twists and an intriguing opening, it leaves several critical story elements underexplored—such as the mysterious homeless man’s influence on Nokoshi and Ito’s unclear motives behind his obsession. For…

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Homunculus presents a visually compelling and emotionally intense psychological thriller, supported by strong performances and a unique concept rooted in experimental neurosurgery. While the film delivers striking plot twists and an intriguing opening, it leaves several critical story elements underexplored—such as the mysterious homeless man’s influence on Nokoshi and Ito’s unclear motives behind his obsession. For viewers unfamiliar with the original manga, these gaps may cause confusion, yet the film remains a thought-provoking experience with a bold and eerie atmosphere. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com)

Questions about Homunculus

What is Homunculus about?

A homeless man meets a medical school student who pays him to volunteer for a surgical procedure known as trepanation, drilling a hole in his skull, which ends up giving him the ability to communicate with the dark side of people’s subconscious minds.

Who stars in Homunculus?

Go Ayano, Ryo Narita, Yukino Kishii, Anna Ishii, Seiyo Uchino, Yumiko Nakamura. See the cast cards above for character names.

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