Takashi Miike’s New Short Film Midnight Adapts Osamu Tezuka, Shot Entirely on iPhone 15 Pro

Title: Midnight Short Film Inspired by Osamu Tezuka’s Classic Manga Debuts on iPhone 15 Pro

Introduction:
Midnight, one of the lesser-known works of manga master Osamu Tezuka, has been brought to life in a new short film. Directed by Takashi Miike and filmed entirely on the iPhone 15 Pro, the 19-minute movie follows the story of Midnight, a mysterious taxi driver who encounters strange passengers during his late-night drives.

Plot:
The film stars Kento Kaku as Midnight, a lone taxi driver who roams the streets of Tokyo at night. One of his passengers, Kaede (played by Konatsu Kato), is on the run from her father’s killer. As Midnight drives her to safety, they encounter a series of strange and eerie events that challenge their perceptions of reality.

Cameos:
Takashi Miike himself has a cameo in the film as Kaede’s late father in a flashback. The film also features Yukiyoshi Ozawa as Kaede’s father’s killer.

Viewing Options:
You can watch the entire short film here, and don’t forget to turn on closed captions for subtitles. There is also a five-minute behind-the-scenes featurette available that provides further context about Tezuka’s hidden masterpiece and shows how the short film was made.

Related News:
For fans of Osamu Tezuka, there is also a new serial drama adaptation of Golden Kamuy set to premiere in Fall 2024.

https://www.crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2024/3/6/takashi-miike-short-film-midnight-iphone-15-pro-osamu-tezuka