Trailer: ‘Haiyoshin’
By Phil Mills | Apr 27, 2026
‘Haiyoshin’ (廃用身) is a 2026 Japanese suspense drama written and directed by Koki Yoshida.
Based on the novel by Yo Kusakabe, the film explores a radical medical experiment at an elderly care facility that promises renewal but unravels into scandal and violence as its true nature is exposed. The cast includes Shota Sometani, Yukiya Kitamura, Kumi Takiuchi, Naomasa Musaka, and Eriko Nakamura.
Synopsis: At a day-care clinic for the elderly, a controversial treatment devised by director Tadashi Urushibara begins to spread, targeting so-called “disuse limbs” to deliver efficient care. Patients report unexpected improvements, both physically and emotionally, drawing the attention of an editor who sees its potential impact. But when a whistleblower exposes the clinic’s practices and a shocking incident occurs, the truth behind the treatment begins to surface, revealing how far Urushibara has crossed the line between idealism and madness. [© Far East Films]
‘Haiyoshin’ is scheduled for release in Japan on May 15, 2026.
