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Homunculus
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Homunculus

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User Score119 ratings
TMDB 6.016+20211h 59mJapanese
DramaThriller

Synopsis

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.

Director
Takashi ShimizuFrom TMDB credits
Studio
Booster Project2 production companies
Release
April 2, 2021Released
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Top Cast

6 of 6
Go Ayano
Go Ayano
Susumu Nakoshi
Ryo Narita
Ryo Narita
Manabu Itou
Yukino Kishii
Yukino Kishii
Mysterious woman
Anna Ishii
Anna Ishii
Female High School Student 1775
Seiyo Uchino
Seiyo Uchino
Kumicho
Yumiko Nakamura

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Reviews

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Alunauwie
Sep 26, 2025

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)

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