KASANE –Beauty and Fate–

Kasane Fuchi is a talented actress who struggles because of her unattractive appearance. She possesses a magical lipstick inherited from her late mother that allows her to take the face of anyone she kisses. This power leads her to an arrangement with Nina Tanzawa, a beautiful woman who lacks acting ability. The two women form a dependent relationship to advance their respective careers, blending Kasane's skill with Nina's looks.

Directed by Yuichi Satoh, this 2018 Japanese fantasy mystery was the first of three listed films in the director's career, followed by City Hunter and Six Lying University Students in 2024. The screenplay was written by Tsutomu Kuroiwa. The movie features Tao Tsuchiya and Kyoko Yoshine, both of whom portray the characters Nina Tanzawa and Kasane Fuchi. The supporting cast includes You Yokoyama, Mariko Tsutsui, Tomoko Ikuta, and Kunio Murai.

The film has a runtime of 112 minutes and was produced by companies including TOHO, Fuji Television Network, Kodansha, and Kyodo Television. Audience reception is moderate, with a rating of 6/10 on IMDb based on 493 votes and a score of 6.9/10 on TMDB from 30 votes.