Kyrie

Kyrie is a Japanese drama focused on Luca, a young woman who lost her family during the Great East Japan Earthquake. The tragedy left her unable to speak, though she retains the ability to sing. Through her musical performances, she connects with others and expresses a sense of compassion.

Directed and written by Shunji Iwai, this is the 16th film in his career, following the 2020 release of The 12 Day Tale of the Monster that Died in 8. The movie features a cast that includes AiNA THE END in the lead role as Kyrie, alongside Hokuto Matsumura, Haru Kuroki, Suzu Hirose, Nijiro Murakami, and Yuya Matsuura. In total, 22 actors are credited in the production, which was produced by companies including Toei Company, KDDI, Rockwell Eyes, and OORONG-SHA.

The film has a runtime of 178 minutes. Audience reception is generally positive, reflected in a rating of 7.6 on TMDB from 12 votes and a 6.6 on IMDb based on 293 votes.