Takashi Miike andDisney Plusprobably aren’t on many peoples' collaboration lists but in an unexpected turn, the notorious Japanese writer and director is partnering with the streaming service to bring his latest venture to audiences:Connect.
Miikes' newest 6-part seriesConnectwill debut at theBusan International FilmFestival in its On Screen section during the festival run between October 6 and 7. Following the premiere,Connectwill be presented as a Star Original onDisney Plus, with a release date pending.
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The Korean language series is billed as a fantasy crime thriller and isbased on a Korean webtoonof the same name, which was released in 2020. The plot follows a man kidnapped by a gang of organ harvesters who remove one of his eyes before transplanting it into the sockets of a prolific and notorious serial killer. Left alive and with one good eye, the man begins to experience visions of horrific crimes from the killer’s perspective. The official trailer for theConnectadaptation was released by Disney Plus.
While no English language or subbed trailer is available yet,the Korean languagetrailer offers a glimpse at what viewers can expect. If the plot wasn’t enough to ensure it’s for mature audiences, the trailer will leave little doubt. Filled with blood, strange fleshy tendrils, and brief images of what the serial killer does to his victims, the show definitely lines up with Miikes' darker entries.
The all-star Korean cast features Jung Haein (Snowdrop,Start-Up,Tune in for Love) in the lead role of Ha Dong Soo, Go Kyung-Pyo (Decision to Leave,Seoul Vibe) as the serial killer Oh Jin Seop, and Kim Hyejun (Inspector Koo,Kingdom,Sinkhole) as the mysterious Irang.Miike takes the directors' chairfor the series, which was written by Heo-Dam and Masaru Nakamura, whose previous credits includeMonstrumandLike a Dragon: Prologue,respectively.
While it may seem an odd partnership, it bears remembering that Disney Plus hosts a wide range of content from the original animated features, to Marvel content, and content for mature audiences. For example,It’s Always Sunny In PhiladelphiaandCriminal Mindsare available in their entirety to stream on the service.
Connectpremieres at the Busan International Film Festival held on October 6 and 7 with aDisney Plusrelease date TBA.
