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Love Is a Monster

Love Is a Monster

Country Japan
Director HAYAZAKA Ryosuke
Producer YAMADA Yukihiro
Production Company FILMOQ inc.
Format 24fps | Color | 80min
Genre Romance, Fantasy, Horror, Drama

Synopsis

Momo, a 33-year-old love hotel cleaner with no romantic experience, unexpectedly falls for Kazama, a novelist suffering writer's block. Her intense emotions awaken a monstrous obsession within her, sparking a dangerous desire to literally consume him, blurring the line between love and madness.

Director

HAYAZAKA Ryosuke

HAYAJAKA Ryosuke is a Japanese film and commercial director known for his visually striking style. After studying under Kiyoshi Kurosawa, he has built a career spanning commercials, music videos, and narrative films. His work, including GACHA LIFE (2025) and I order you (2021), Socratic Love (2013) has received international recognition for blending emotional depth with bold visual storytelling.

Producer

YAMADA Yukihiro

YAMADA Yukihiro, a Shizuoka native and Keio University law graduate, joined FILMOQ after working abroad and in corporate sales. As a producer, he creates commercials, music videos, and films, including GACHA LIFE (2025) and I Order You (2021). With international experience in the Philippines, USA, and Canada, he continues developing his filming and editing skills.

Production Company

FILMOQ inc.

FILMOQ Inc. is a Tokyo-based creative studio founded by filmmaker Ryosuke Hayazaka. Under the slogan 'Make Different,' we strive to create emotionally resonant and visually cinematic works across genres—from branded films to original features. We cherish subtle strangeness and poetic stillness, crafting stories that illuminate the unseen corners of everyday life. Currently, we are actively developing feature films for international co-productions and global festivals.