Nov. 29, 2014|Japan|109 Min.|PG
Genre: Horror;Science;Fiction
Description: **Parasyte: Part 1 (2014)**
**Storyline:**
In 2014, mysterious aliens known as “Parasites” begin invading Earth by infiltrating human brains. When one Parasite attempts to infect high school student Shinichi Izumi, it fails to reach his brain due to his headphones and instead takes over his right hand. Unlike other victims, Shinichi retains his human consciousness while the Parasite, named “Migi” (meaning “right” in Japanese), coexists with him. Despite initial shock, Shinichi forms an uneasy alliance with Migi.
The Parasites pose a threat to humanity by secretly killing humans for food. Shinichi must defend himself against other Parasites who despise his unique dual consciousness. One Parasite infects Shinichi’s teacher, Ryoko Tamiya, who becomes more rational and studies human behavior, even carrying a human baby despite her Parasite nature.
After a failed attack by another Parasite, Mr. A, who then possesses Shinichi’s mother, Nobuko, Shinichi faces a dire situation. Migi saves Shinichi by merging with his body, altering Shinichi’s personality and making him emotionally distant. This change strains his relationship with his girlfriend, Satomi Murano.
Meanwhile, another Parasite, Takeshi Hirokawa, seeks political power to advance the Parasites’ agenda. Hideo Shimada, a Parasite posing as a student, massacres classmates upon being exposed but is eventually killed by Shinichi. Tamiya provides information about Nobuko’s location, and in a final confrontation, Nobuko overcomes the Parasite’s control long enough for Shinichi to end her life.
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Cast director: Takashi Yamazaki
Cast actor: Shota Sometani, Eri Fukatsu, Ai Hashimoto, Kazuki Kitamura, Masahiro Higashide, Tadanobu Asano, Miko Yoki, Jun Kunimura, Hirofumi Arai, Pierre Taki
Original name: 寄生獣