The Town of Headcounts (2020)

Other name: 人数の町, Ninzu no Machi, The Town of Headcounts

Description:

Hounded relentlessly by loan sharks, Aoyama finds an unlikely savior in a mysterious man clad in orange overalls. This enigmatic rescuer spirits Aoyama away to The Town of Headcounts, a secluded haven designed for society's outcasts – individuals escaping crushing debts, abusive partners, or the long arm of the law. Here, residents enjoy a perpetual holiday, with every imaginable need meticulously catered to in a seamless, effortless existence. The Town presents itself as the ultimate escape, a truly utopian resort. Yet, beneath its flawless veneer of comfort and freedom, a profoundly sinister conspiracy lurks. As Aoyama begins to settle into this alluring new reality, the chilling truth about The Town's hidden agenda starts to emerge, exposing the unsettling price of paradise and the ominous forces at play.

Director: Araki Shinji [荒木伸二]

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2020

Genre:Drama; Mystery