The Canary's Lullaby
movie · Post Production
View on VideBits →In a small village devastated by a past storm, an elderly woman named Tae lives alone selling grilled dumplings. Her life follows a quiet, repetitive routine, as if time itself has come to a standstill. One night, Tae discovers a strange creature in the mountains and brings it home, naming it Haru. Haru eats only the dumplings Tae makes by hand. Awkward yet gentle, Haru’s presence gives Tae a renewed sense of purpose. However, the village cannot accept what it does not understand. Rumors of a monster called “UWAN” spread, and fear takes hold. Haru is branded a harbinger of disaster, while Tae is deemed mentally unstable and forcibly hospitalized. Caught between rigid institutions and superstition, Tae struggles to protect Haru. Finally, she stages a grand fake funeral, allowing Haru to escape the village’s fear. As another storm approaches, Tae realizes that love is not about possession, but about letting go.
Release dates
- Theatrical release: 2026-12-11
Timeline
- 2026-12-11 — Release date set: Release date set to 2026-12-11
- 2026-12-11 — Theatrical release: Theatrical Release (JP)
Also confirmed: Casting, Director attached, Post-production started, Studio attached.
Cast & crew
Kimiko Yo · Akira Ikeda · Apple Chen · Joe Odagiri · Sun Ke-fang · Chen Yao-an · Patty Wu · Liu Kuan-ting · Tou Tsung-hua