Mystery, Thriller

MATCHED

マッチング

Directed by: Eiji Uchida
2024 / 110 minutes / Unclassified 15+

Behind the dating profile lies a dark web of secrets

Successful at work but shy in love, wedding planner Rinka reluctantly joins a dating app at the urging of her colleague Naomi, who hopes for her friend’s love life to bloom. She matches with a blonde-haired charmer named Tom, but on the first date Rinka quickly realises there’s something off about this mysterious stranger. What began as an innocent meeting soon takes a rotten turn: Tom starts sending an endless stream of messages, and unbeknownst to Rinka, he is a suspect in a recent murder case targeting users of the same dating app… the victims of which were all Rinka’s former clients! Frightened by Tom’s relentless pursuit, Rinka seeks help from app developer Kageyama, soon finding comfort in her newfound hero’s arms. Is this finally the start of Rinka’s happy-ever-after, or is something sinister still lurking in the shadows?

Written and directed by Japan Academy Film Prize winner Eiji Uchida (Midnight Swan, 2020), Matched is an eerie thriller that delves into the dark side of online dating, a realm where nothing is as it seems. Boasting a star-studded cast including Alice in Borderland actors Tao Tsuchiya and Nobuaki Kaneko alongside Daisuke Sakuma of the idol group Snow Man, this hair-raising tale is full of twists and turns that will have you on the edge of your seat.

Special Event

Pre-Film Werewolf Game (人狼)

Join us for a fun-filled session of the Japanese murder mystery game Jinrou, also known as Mafia or Werewolf! Prior to this screening of MATCHED, 6-8 participants from the audience will play a role in this game of light-hearted backstabbing and deception. The last ones standing will win a special prize. Movie ticket required to participate.

Details
Venue: Palace Norton Street
Date: 26 October, 2024 (Sat)
Screening: 20:45 – 22:45
Event: Approx. 20:00 – 20:45