Real (2013)

★ 6.3 2h 7m IMDb
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Neurosurgeon Koichi uses an experimental technique to enter the brain of his beloved Atsumi, who is in a coma after attempting suicide. In his quest, Koichi drifts steadily further into the sweltering marshes of the spirit. It is soon no longer clear what is real and what is not.

Real

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Cast

Takeru Satoh
Takeru Satoh as Koichi Fujita Age 37 · Iwatsuki, Saitama Prefecture, Japan [Now Saitama, Saitama Prefecture, Japan] Takeru Satoh (born 21 March 1989) is a Japanese film and television actor. He is best known for his leading roles in the Kamen Rider Den-O tokusatsu franchise and the Rurouni Kenshin live-action adapt...
Haruka Ayase
Haruka Ayase as Atsumi Age 41 · Hiroshima, Japan Haruka Ayase, real name Aya Tademaru, born March 24, 1985 in Asaminami, Hiroshima Prefecture is a Japanese actress and singer. In 2000, she won the 25th HORIPRO Talent Scout Caravan Grand Prix where s...
Joe Odagiri
Joe Odagiri as Sawano Age 50 · Okayama, Japan Jō Odagiri (小田切 譲 Odagiri Jō, born February 16, 1976), better known by his stage name Joe Odagiri (オダギリ ジョー Odagiri Jō), is a Japanese actor and musician. South China Morning Post described him as "a...
Shota Sometani
Shota Sometani as Shingo Takagi Age 33 · Koto, Tokyo, Japan Shota Sometani (染谷 将太 Sometani Shōta, born 3 September 1992) is a Japanese actor from Koto, Tokyo. He is known for his protagonist roles in Himizu and Parasyte..
Keisuke Horibe
Keisuke Horibe as Yonemura Keisuke Horibe (堀部圭亮, born 25 March 1966) is a Japanese actor..
Yutaka Matsushige
Yutaka Matsushige as Haruhiko Age 63 · Nagasaki, Nagasaki, Japan He is a Japanese actor. He won the award for the best supporting actor at the 31st Yokohama Film Festival for Dear Doctor..
Director Kiyoshi Kurosawa
Cast Takeru Satoh, Haruka Ayase, Joe Odagiri, Shota Sometani, Keisuke Horibe, Yutaka Matsushige, Kyoko Koizumi, Kenta Hamano, Miki Nakatani, Hideaki Washio

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Alunauwie 6/10 Jun 26, 2026
*Real (2013)* presents an intriguing psychological sci-fi drama that explores love, regret, and human connection through emotional storytelling, meaningful symbolism, and a cleverly constructed mystery. Although its abrupt narrative shift, underdeveloped symbolism, and a few uneven technical moments lessen the emotional impact of the finale, the film remains engaging with its introspective themes and rewarding twist. Overall, it is a worthwhile watch for viewers who enjoy reflective science fiction that prioritizes emotion over spectacle.

BY ALUNAUWIE

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