Luna Fujimoto, Show Kasamatsu & Takehiro Hira Cast In Japan-Set Thriller 'The Degrees Of Pain'
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Liz Shackleton
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Summary
U.S. production company Storiesbound is preparing to shoot psychological thriller 'The Degrees Of Pain' entirely in Japan, with Luna Fujimoto, Show Kasamatsu, and Takehiro Hira (of Shogun fame) joining the cast. Directed by Donie Ordiales, filming is scheduled for Q4 2026 with Wowow Bridge assisting production. Cinematographer Takuro Ishizaka (Rental Family) will shoot the film.
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· 3 pulledEXCLUSIVE: U.S. production outfit Storiesbound is gearing up to shoot psychological thriller The Degrees Of Pain in Japan with Luna Fujimoto, Show Kasamatsu and Takehiro Hira joining the cast.
Directed by Donie Ordiales, the project is scheduled to film entirely in Japan from the fourth quarter of 2026 with Wowow Bridge assisting the shoot.
It will be shot by cinematographer Takuro Ishizaka, whose credits include Hikari's Rental Family, starring Brendan Fraser, which also recently filmed in Japan.
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