Cells at Work! (2024)

2024 | 110min | Action, Comedy | PG13 Some Violence Subtitles: English Director: TAKEUCHI Hideki Cast: NAGANO Mei, SATOH Takeru Synopsis: Ever wondered what’s going on with the intricate workings inside your body? This live-action take on the hit manga series Cells at Work! reimagines the human body as a bustling metropolis populated by 37 trillion cells. A rookie red blood cell and a ruthless white blood/Neutrophil cell are just two inhabitants of high schooler Niko’s body, and the duo must fight together to keep their human alive—one immune system emergency and bacterial invasion at a time! Quirky, and over-the-top, this chaotic adventure follows the shenanigans of the microscopic crews inside Niko’s body, as they work tirelessly to keep her going. Film Festivals: San Diego Asian Film Festival Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival Shanghai International Film Festival Japanese Film Festival Udine Far From East Festival Beijing International Film Festival Nippon Connection Toronto Japanese Film Festival