Welcome to the Village

A young couple moves to a remote village to begin their life together. Although the local community is welcoming and supportive, the pair faces pressure to start a family. This perceived rural idyll is disrupted by a hidden threat and a local secret that alters their perspective on their new home.

This Japanese mystery thriller was directed by Hideo Jojo, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Eisuke Naito. Within the director's body of work, this is his 11th film out of 14, released after S-Friends: Tsukoi and before Nameless. The movie was produced by Yasushi Utagawa and created through a collaboration between production companies including Pony Canyon, Hakuhodo DY Music & Pictures, DUB, and Showgate. The film has a total runtime of 100 minutes.