Believers

Set on a small island near Japan, this drama follows three members of a cult who participate in a program designed to purify them from the corrupting effects of modern society. The group, consisting of two men and one woman, identifies each other by rank. While they strive for spiritual cleansing under the orders of their superiors, the conflict arises when two of the participants begin to succumb to human desires.

Hideo Jojo wrote and directed the film, which is the fifth of 14 films in his career. It follows his 2020 production, Dangerous Drugs of Sex, and precedes Love Nonetheless, also released in 2022. The cast features Hayato Isomura as The Operator, Shohei Uno as The Chairman, Yui Kitamura as The Vice Chairman, and Katsuya Maiguma as Third Director General.

The movie has received a moderate reception from viewers. On IMDb, it holds a rating of 6.3/10 based on 165 votes, while on TMDB it has a lower score of 5.6/10 from 11 votes.