Spirit World (film)

Spirit World
FrenchYūrei
Directed byEric Khoo
Screenplay byEdward Khoo
Produced by
  • Shin Yamaguchi
  • Mathilde Incerti
  • Fong Cheng Tan
  • Yutaka Tachibana
Starring
CinematographyAdrian Tan
Edited by
  • Chong Wu Koh
  • Matthieu Laclau
Music byJeanne Cherhal
Production
companies
  • M.I. Movies
  • Knockonwood
  • Zhao Wei Films
  • Fourier Films INC
  • Wild Orange Artists Inc.
Distributed by
Release dates
  • 11 October 2024 (2024-10-11) (BIFF)
  • 18 December 2024 (2024-12-18) (France)
Running time
105 minutes
Countries
  • Japan
  • France
  • Singapore
Languages
  • French
  • Japanese

Spirit World (French: Yūrei) is a 2024 fantasy drama film directed by Eric Khoo. The film stars Catherine Deneuve as legendary singer Claire who flies to Japan for a final sold-out concert, but as the show comes to an end so does her worldly life.[1][2] A France, Japan and Singapore co-production, the film premiered as closing film of 29th Busan International Film Festival on 11 October 2024.[3]

  1. ^ Patrick Frater (10 January 2024). "Catherine Deneuve to Star in 'Spirit World,' Japan-Set Fantasy Film by Singapore's Eric Khoo (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
  2. ^ Goodfellow, Melanie (2 February 2024). "Eric Khoo Talks Japanese Drama 'Spirit World' With Catherine Deneuve As Goodfellas Boards Sales – EFM". Deadline. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
  3. ^ "The 29th Busan International Film Festival: Selection List". Busan International Film Festival. 3 September 2024. Retrieved 3 September 2024.