SAMANSA Inc. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Yuichi Iwanaga) is pleased to announce that its short film distribution service "SAMANSA" will begin distributing three new films, "The House Where Memories Reside," "To Be Myself," and "Family Affair," on Friday, June 12, 2026.

From a Korean horror depicting a terrifying secret between a deceased mother and daughter, to a heartwarming human drama about spending the night with a grandfather! This week, enjoy a wide variety of genres.

◆New Releases

① "The House Where Memories Reside"

Synopsis:

A daughter is alone, sorting through her deceased mother's belongings. However, inexplicable phenomena begin to occur in the silent space. As she is enveloped by an unsettling atmosphere, what memories of her late mother are awakened in her mind...

Director: Jeong Jaehee

Runtime: 12 minutes 53 seconds

② "To Be Myself"

Synopsis:

Al, the son of the city's top gangster, wants to be recognized as a man. Ignoring his father's warning to "stay home," he and his friends attempt to rob a notorious dive bar. But what he sees there is his father's figure, who shouldn't be there—

Directors: João Paulo Buosi, Yangjia Chen, Carla Sampaio Da Silva, Adam Meziane Philipps, Xinxin Qin & Zhen Zhou

Runtime: 6 minutes 4 seconds

③ "Family Affair"

Synopsis:

The morning after her 30th birthday, Annabelle wakes up in bed in a stranger's house. Confused and hungover, a mysterious old man appears before her, offering tea! Could she have spent the night with him...? What will be the outcome of this strange morning that begins with an unexpected awakening—

Director: Florence Keith-Roach

Runtime: 13 minutes 9 seconds

《Staff Comments》

This week's staff recommendation is "To Be Myself."

The biggest appeal of this film is its unique production background, where six directors from different nationalities and backgrounds collaborated. Diverse perspectives created a miraculous chemical reaction, humorously and vividly depicting the universal theme of "emotional liberation" for a father and a man.

The quiet emotion that washes over you when the stereotype of a "scary and great father" breaks down is filled with a gentle affirmation that everyone is "allowed to live as themselves."

Why not immerse yourself in the world of luxurious short films spun by world-class creators on SAMANSA this weekend?

◆What is SAMANSA?

SAMANSA is a distribution service specializing in short films.

For ¥490 per month, we offer a curated selection of works from around the world, currently streaming over 500 short films (as of October 2025). Each film is under 30 minutes, allowing for a cinematic experience tailored to various daily life situations, such as during commutes or in between daily activities.

Furthermore, by directly licensing with creators worldwide, we deliver diverse works that cannot be found on other domestic VOD services. We aim to create a new culture where movies can be enjoyed more freely and intimately.

Name: Short Film Distribution Service "SAMANSA"

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◆ Company Profile

Company Name: SAMANSA Inc.

Headquarters: 2-14-13 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Okazaki Building 603

President: Yuichi Iwanaga

Co-Representative: Takayuki Toyama

Established: April 2021

Business: Operation of the short film distribution service "SAMANSA"

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