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Penalty Loop (Opening Night Film)

SHOWTIME: Thursday July 24th at 7:30 PM

SYNOPSIS: Penalty Loop is a time-loop thriller and the second film by director Shinji Araki, known for his unique dystopian mystery debut, The Town of Headcounts. The story follows a man trapped in an endless cycle, reliving the same day to avenge the murder of his girlfriend. As he confronts his enemy in this looping world, his quest for revenge gradually turns inward, forcing him to face himself. Blending social themes with psychological tension, Araki explores the uncertain emotions of human nature within a haunting, repetitive reality.

DIRECTOR: Shinji Araki | LANGUAGE: Japanese

YEAR: 2024 | RUNNING TIME: 99 minutes | COLOR

COUNTRY: Japan | GENRE: Sci Fi/Drama

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