After Dark

Tokyo by night reveals a world teeming with secrets and shadows, where the neon lights of bars and nightclubs illuminate a tumultuous underbelly. At the heart of this gritty landscape, a violence-laden incident unfolds at the Alphaville love hotel, managed by Kaoru, an ex-wrestling champion. Here, a young Chinese prostitute endures a brutal attack, setting off a chain reaction that intertwines the lives of seemingly unrelated individuals.

As Mari, a solitary nineteen-year-old studying Chinese, finds herself reluctantly drawn into this chaotic realm, she encounters Takahashi, a charming jazz musician who offers her a bridge to understanding the pain of others. Through her unexpected journey, Mari confronts her own fears and the haunting memories of her sister Eri, who exists in a self-imposed slumber. This escalating emotional turmoil and the danger lurking in every corner force Mari to navigate a shifting reality, where dreams and nightmares collide.