Gannibal

Deep in the Japanese mountains lies the seemingly idyllic village of Kuge, a place where ancient traditions hold sway and outsiders are viewed with suspicion. When police officer Daigo Agawa is transferred there, seeking a fresh start after a personal tragedy, he hopes for a quiet life for himself, his wife, and their young daughter. But the tranquility is a thin veneer, quickly cracking under the weight of unsettling local customs and a pervasive unease. As Daigo investigates a bizarre death, he uncovers disturbing clues pointing to a horrifying secret that the villagers are desperate to protect. With each step deeper into Kuge's mysteries, the line between folklore and grim reality blurs, and Daigo begins to question if he's protecting his family from the village, or if he's simply trapped within its predatory embrace.

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