Lust in the Rain

"Known for “Missing” (2022) and “Gannibal” (2023), Katayama has created a unique love story based on “Lust in the Rain”, which is a surreal work originally created by Tsuge Yoshiharu. With an unpredictable story, this film portrays the intense and bittersweet love between two men and one woman. As a Japan-Taiwan co-production work, it was shot in the retro streets of Chiayi City, central Taiwan, which evokes the feeling of old Japan. This bold film starts with a love story but mixes in thriller, horror, comedy, action, and drama, giving the audience a film experience unlike any other in Japanese cinema. The film premiered at the Tokyo Film Festival."