SAMANSA Announces New Short Film Lineup for the Second Week of April! Featuring Three Films, from a Drama about Two Best Friends Training for Space to a Suspenseful Tale of a Mother and Daughter Behind the Scenes of a Beauty Pageant

SAMANSA Inc. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; President & CEO: Yuichi Iwanaga) is pleased to announce that it will begin streaming three new films, "We Can't Live Without Cosmos," "The Price of the Crown," and "The Widows' Camp," on its short film distribution service "SAMANSA" on Friday, April 10, 2026. From a drama about two best friends undergoing rigorous training to go to space, to a suspenseful play about a mother and daughter behind the scenes of a beauty pageant, please enjoy a wide range of genres this week as well.

New Film Introductions

### ① We Can't Live Without Cosmos **Synopsis:** Under a snowy sky, two astronaut trainees gaze at the stars and work hard at their daily training. What supports them through the harsh trials is the presence of a best friend chasing the same dream. However, the destination for the two, bound by a strong bond, was not just their dream——. An 88th Academy Award nominee for Best Animated Short Film. **Director:** Konstantin Bronzit **Runtime:** 15 min 35 sec

### ② The Price of the Crown **Synopsis:** One hour before the beauty pageant begins. In a dressing room filled with sparkling costumes and loud music, Anna forces a smile, carrying the dream of her mother who once lost. With her mother's words, "You do whatever it takes to win," she heads to her final individual interview with the judges——. **Director:** Maria Belafonte **Runtime:** 11 min 50 sec