Jin Arai

Tourists, foreigners and outcasts converge on the streets of Osaka in this sprawling ensemble drama by Japan-based, Malaysia-born filmmaker Lim Kah Wai. His eighth feature explores the lesser-known aspects of the Asian melting pot city through the eyes and experiences of a dozen characters who struggle to find their place in society: among them a Nepali refugee with dreams of opening a restaurant, a Burmese student struggling to make ends meet while working two jobs, and a Taiwanese sex tourist who travels to meet his favorite adult video actress.

Shigeru, who runs a guesthouse inherited from his parents, decides to propose to his long-distance girlfriend, Tsuruko. However, Shigeru's sister, Masami, who had been out of contact for a long time, suddenly returns to their hometown…

"Utsumi is an office worker who has no idea what fun is, leading a monotonous, uninspired life. On his day off, he goes to see the cherry blossoms. There he tries to focus, but does not know how to enjoy them like the other cherry blossom spectators. On his way home, he finds a women's discarded love doll who calls himself Nishi, who begs to return to his owner. The doll declares that since being separated that he has discovered a love for his owner he had not recognized before. The story of Nishi, made for the purpose of enjoyment, causes Utsumi to search his own feelings. Utsumi wonders if this might be the fun he is looking for and decides to return Nishi back to his owner."

Omnibus film composed of 3 stories. "Scarlet Night": Natsuki, an office worker, is dating a self-proclaimed creator who lives off his money. He spends all his time playing pay-to-play games, and she's been taking advantage of him. However, a kind man appears before Natsuki, shows his affection, and they end up having sex... "Delusional": Megumi, an advertising photographer, has sex with her director at work, but a colleague sees them... "Be My Mom": one day, Hiroshi falls asleep after sex with Shoko and wakes up on the sofa. Shoko has feelings for Hiroshi, but when he asks her to marry him, she turns him down, saying she has a boyfriend. Hiroshi sees his mother in her behavior, but...

Kozo, who lost his wife, has a strained relationship with his college-aged son, Takashi. One day, Chikako Misawa, a former glamour model he had always admired, shows up to an interview for a part-time job at the bar Kozo runs. Meanwhile, Takashi gets to know Saki, who attends the same seminar, and finds out she's the sexy idol he's always admired...

Sawada is a loyal employee and husband to his depressed wife. But Sawada is a bit paranoid at the office, feeling talked about and threatened by his colleagues.The beautiful Minako is having problems at home nd slowly Sawada is becoming fascinated by her. A new clerk Kishimoto is Sawada's opposite. He is confident and tough and Sawada is impressed by his charisma. Kishimoto frequently tells Sawada to become true to his instinct, and leads him to the path of evil.

The novelist Sawai enjoyed seeing the mirage on the Kugenuma Coast with his wife and friends as a breather for work. However, the headache of the having a disease occurred frequently as usual, and various illusions and hallucinations which seemed to invade from the mischief of the sand of the coast or the crack of daily life were seen, and an ominous event was encountered.

Atsushi limps and escapes from a closed facility for drug addicts. He has only one goal: to kill his wife. Straying around, he is hit on a country road at night. When the driver gets out to check on him, Atsushi takes the opportunity and steals his car. Completely surprised, he notices the middle school student Nanako in the passenger seat. Actually on the way to a hotel room with her customer, the young girl desperately clings to her key ring: the only thing she has left of her mother. Deeply wounded by life, the unequal couple embarks on a journey into the unknown.