Inferno (2005 Japanese Film)

Inferno, released in Japan under the title Kidan (奇談 キダン), is a 2005 Japanese film directed by Takashi Komatsu.[1] The screenplay was written by Takashi Komatsu and Daijiro Morohoshi, drawing inspiration from Morohoshi's manga Seimei no ki.[1]

Plot

The story focuses on Satomi Saeki, a graduate student portrayed by Ema Fujisawa, who returns following a period of disappearance suffering from amnesia.[1] Her search for answers leads her to a secluded Christian village, where she encounters Reijirou Hieda, an unorthodox archaeologist played by Hiroshi Abe.[1] Together, they investigate the hidden secrets of the community.[1]

Production and Release

The film was produced by Takashige Ichise, Yasushi Kotani, and Atsushi Kubo, with cinematography by Noriyuki Mizuguchi.[1] Production duties were shared by Xanadeux, Deiz Production, and Geneon Entertainment, with Xanadeux also handling distribution.[1] The film premiered in Japan on November 19, 2005, with a runtime of 88 minutes.[1]

Cast

The principal cast includes Hiroshi Abe and Ema Fujisawa, alongside supporting actors such as Mitsuru Akaboshi, Chisun, Masami Horiuchi, Reiko Kusamura, and Masane Tsukayama.[1]