East Side Stories: Parade

A group of young flatmates sharing a tiny Tokyo apartment find their lives thrown into hazard when a mysterious golden-haired stranger takes residence on their sofa, just when a number of brutal murders have been committed in a nearby park. Isao Yukisada’s existential drama starring Tatsuya Fujiwara (Battle Royale) is based on the bestselling novel by Shuichi Yoshida.

Awards: Berlin International Film Festival (2010) Fipresci Prize