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Tag (2015 Film)

Tag (Japanese: Riaru Onigokko) is a 2015 Japanese horror-suspense film directed by Sion Sono. The film is based on the 2001 novel Real Onigokko by Yusuke Yamada. While the original novel centers on individuals with the surname "Sato" being hunted, Sono's adaptation shifts the focus to female high school students as the primary targets.

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Promotional image for the film Tag directed by Sion Sono.

Production

The film was written by Sion Sono and features cinematography by Maki Ito. Production concluded in Japan on February 20, 2015. The film has a runtime of 85 minutes and was released in Japan on July 11, 2015.

Cast

The film features an ensemble cast, including:

  • Reina Triendl as Mitsuko
  • Mariko Shinoda as Keiko
  • Erina Mano as Izumi
  • Yuki Sakurai as Aki
  • Maryjun Takahashi as Jun
  • Sayaka Isoyama as Mutsuko
Reina Triendl
Reina Triendl as Mitsuko.
Mariko Shinoda
Mariko Shinoda as Keiko.
Erina Mano
Erina Mano as Izumi.
Yuki Sakurai
Yuki Sakurai as Aki.
Maryjun Takahashi
Maryjun Takahashi as Jun.
Sayaka Isoyama
Sayaka Isoyama as Mutsuko.
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Promotional still from the film.

Festival Screenings

Tag was featured at several international film festivals in 2015, including the 19th Fantasia Film Festival, where it held its North American premiere, and the 19th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival, where it held its international premiere.

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