The film Yoroï marks a turning point for Orelsan, who, under the direction of director David Tomaszewski, tries his hand at a new register: fantasy tinged with Japanese mystery. Alongside Clara Choï, he plays Aurélien, a musician exhausted by a long tour, who decides to move to Japan with his wife Nanako, pregnant with their first child. This peaceful, traditional setting, conducive to rest and relaxation, quickly shifts to the disturbing when Aurelien discovers an ancient suit of armor in an old well. This simple object plunges the couple into a supernatural world inhabited by mythical Japanese creatures known as Yokais. With this film, David Tomaszewski and Orelsan transport us to a rural Japan where ancient folklore mingles with the modern dilemmas of an expatriate.
Yoroï will be released in French cinemas from October 22, 2025.
Synopsis: After a grueling final tour, Aurélien decides to move to Japan with his wife Nanako, who is pregnant with their first child. As the young couple move into a traditional house in the Japanese countryside, Aurelien discovers in a well an ancestral suit of armor that will awaken strange creatures, the Yokais.
Yoroï could captivate fans of fantasy cinema and Japanese culture, fascinated by ancient legends and supernatural creatures such as the Yokaïs, traditional figures of Japanese folklore. The film will also appeal to fans of Orelsan, eager to discover him in a dramatic role as a character confronted with the mysteries of rural Japan. In certain respects, Yoroï could recall works such as The Last Samurai or 47 Ronin, which explore the collision between Western culture and Japanese traditions. On the other hand, viewers looking for a realistic drama or disinclined to fantastical incursions may find Yoroï 's approach less accessible.
With Yoroï, David Tomaszewski plunges us into an ancient, mysterious and fantastic Japan, led by Orelsan in a new register. This blend of cultural exploration and mythology could appeal to fans of supernatural tales, curious to see a French artist confronted with the unknown and mysteries of the Japanese countryside. A work that could surprise with its immersive universe, bringing together Franco-Japanese talent to offer a visually singular adventure.
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