Beasts Clutching at Straws
movie · Released
View on VideBits →Wara nimo Sugaru Kemono tachi (藁にもすがる獣たち / Beasts Clutching at Straws) is a 2026 Japanese neo-noir crime suspense thriller directed by Hideo Jojo and written by Yasuko Kobayashi. Based on Keisuke Sone's 2011 novel, the film is set for a nationwide theatrical release in Japan on September 25, 2026, distributed by Toei. The story centers on a lost gym bag containing 100 million yen in cash found at an internet café by a struggling YouTuber living with his ailing grandmother. The discovery triggers a chaotic and violent chain reaction, entwining a corrupt police officer indebted to the Yakuza, a scheming femme fatale, and ruthless criminals all fighting to claim the fortune. The ensemble cast stars Oji Suzuka, Hiroki Narimiya, Nana Mori, MEGUMI, and Jun Fubuki.
Release dates
- Trailer: 2026-04-13
Timeline
- 2026-09-25 — PROJECT_RELEASED: TMDb status: Released
- 2026-09-25 — Release date set: Release date set to 2026-09-25
- 2026-04-13 — Trailer: Trailer: 『藁にもすがる獣たち』特報【9月25日(金)公開】
Also confirmed: Casting, Director attached, Studio attached, Writer attached.
Cast & crew
Hideo Jojo · Ouji Suzuka · Nana Mori · Hiroki Narimiya · Yasuko Kobayashi · Keisuke Sone