Ben-Joe
Released 3 years ago in 2023. Ben-Joe is a drama film. directed by Akira Iwamatsu. With a runtime of 2h 16m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Nonoka Ishikawa, Eisaku Shindo, and Hako Oshima
Synopsis
Saki Omura (Nonoka Ishikawa) is a college student who lives a seemingly peaceful life with her family. Still, behind her smiles, she is tormented by a sense of rejection and isolation. One day, she meets Rena and is fascinated by her appearance. She wishes to become thin and beautiful like Rena and be loved by everyone, but the relationship between Saki and Rena deteriorates. Social rejection and humiliation spiral her into bulimia nervosa until her thoughts are clouded by anguish. The turn of events takes Saki to a health house. During this mountain retreat, a few women with similar issues are separated from external human contact and become a part of a grotesque social experiment.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ben-Joe about?
Saki Omura (Nonoka Ishikawa) is a college student who lives a seemingly peaceful life with her family. Still, behind her smiles, she is tormented by a sense of rejection and isolation. One day, she...
Who directed Ben-Joe?
Ben-Joe was directed by Akira Iwamatsu.
How long is Ben-Joe?
Ben-Joe has a runtime of 2 hours and 16 minutes (136 minutes total).
When was Ben-Joe released?
Ben-Joe was released on November 16, 2023 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Ben-Joe?
The main cast of Ben-Joe includes Nonoka Ishikawa, Eisaku Shindo, Hako Oshima, Mutsumi Kato, Hida Senko.