At the "Ijinzaka Clinic" day service, a revolutionary treatment devised by Director Urushihara is secretly spreading among the elderly. Aiming for the ultimate cost-effective care, the amputation of "Disusebody" (limbs with no hope of recovery) has reportedly led to unexpected positive side effects, such as patients feeling "lighter in body and mind" or "developing a gentler personality." Yagura, an editor who hears these rumors, senses a potential revolution in geriatric medicine and proposes a book deal to Urushihara. However, an internal whistleblower leak about the daycare center soon surfaces in a weekly magazine. Following a shocking incident at a patient's home, everything begins to spiral into darkness.
Director: Kôki Yoshida · Writer: Kôki Yoshida
At the "Ijinzaka Clinic" day service, a revolutionary treatment devised by Director Urushihara is secretly spreading among the elderly. Aiming for the ultimate cost-effective care, the amputation of "Disusebody" (limbs with no hope of recovery) has reportedly led to unexpected positive side effects, such as patients feeling "lighter in body and mind" or "developing a gentler personality." Yagura, an editor who hears these rumors, senses a potential revolution in geriatric medicine and proposes a book deal to Urushihara. However, an internal whistleblower leak about the daycare center soon surfaces in a weekly magazine. Following a shocking incident at a patient's home, everything begins to spiral into darkness.
THE A-CARE -Disusebody- is a 2026 drama and mystery movie from Japan directed by Kôki Yoshida, starring Shota Sometani, Yukiya Kitamura and Kumi Takiuchi. It was released on May 15, 2026. The running time is 2 h 5 min, in Japanese.
THE A-CARE -Disusebody- was released on May 15, 2026.
THE A-CARE -Disusebody- was directed by Kôki Yoshida.
The main cast includes Shota Sometani, Yukiya Kitamura, Kumi Takiuchi, Naomasa Musaka and Hiromasa Hirosue.
THE A-CARE -Disusebody- runs 2 h 5 min.
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