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Homunculus (2021)
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📖 Story
A homeless man meets a medical school student who pays him to volunteer for a surgical procedure known as trepanation, drilling a hole in his skull, which ends up giving him the ability to communicate with the dark side of people’s subconscious minds.
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78
Strong recommendationChaotic comedy
EnergyMeasured and gradual
TonePlayful comedy
ExperienceRule-breaking fun and mischief
Best suited forcharacter-driven drama and emotional tension
What to expect from this title?Expect a playful comedy that moves on attitude, quick gags, and easy momentum more than emotional depth.
Questions keep it movingBuilds tension through revealRewards close attention
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ConfidenceHigh
SourceOfficial rating • United States • TMDB
• Tension & suspense• Serious themes
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🧾 Quick take
Viewer insight Homunculus is a 2021 film in the Drama / Thriller category from Japan. Directed by Takashi Shimizu. Starring Go Ayano and Ryo Narita. Runtime: about 119 minutes. Original language: Japanese. Watch options are shown when available. TMDB rating: 6.0/10.
Genre: Drama / Thriller, Released in 2021, Original language: Japanese, Production: Japan, Runtime: about 119 minutes, Starring Go Ayano and Ryo Narita.
Runtime
119 min
Original language
Japanese
Country of origin
Japan
Type
Movie
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Cast & crew
Go Ayano
Susumu Nakoshi
Ryo Narita
Manabu Itou
Yukino Kishii
Mysterious woman
Anna Ishii
Female High School Student 1775
Seiyo Uchino
Kumicho
Yumiko Nakamura
Director: Takashi Shimizu
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1What is movie Homunculus (2021)?
It is a movie released in 2021 within the Drama, Thriller category.
2What is the story of Homunculus?
Homunculus (2021) is a movie in the Drama, Thriller category on ShofHub. Explore the story, cast, rating, trailer, and official availability details.
3Can you watch Homunculus online?
Yes. The page currently shows official online availability through providers such as Netflix.
4What is the rating of Homunculus?
It currently holds a TMDB rating of 6.0/10 based on 119 ratings.
5What is the runtime of Homunculus?
Its runtime is about 119 minutes.
6What kind of viewers is Homunculus best suited for?
A tense mystery experience with a clear rhythm without asking too much from the viewer.
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