Kasane Fuchi is the daughter of a beautiful, legendary actress. Kasane has excellent acting skills as well, but she is not attractive. She has a hard time due to her unattractiveness. Kasane has a lipstick left behind by her late mother. The lipstick holds a strange power. Whenever Kasane applies the lipstick and kisses someone, she takes that person's face. Meanwhile, Nina Tanzawa is a beautiful actress with poor acting skills. She meets Kasane Fuchi and their fates change.
Kasane, a young woman with a disfigured face, possesses a magical lipstick inherited from her deceased actress mother. This lipstick allows her to transfer her mother's captivating beauty to herself by kissing someone else. She uses this power to pursue a career in acting, becoming a star by stealing the face of the beautiful but insecure actress Nina. As Kasane's fame grows, the moral implications and the strain on Nina's identity begin to take a toll, leading to a dark and twisted confrontation.
The film received mixed to positive reviews, with particular praise for the performances of the lead actresses, Kyôko Yoshine and Tao Tsuchiya, who portrayed the dual roles effectively. The visual presentation and the exploration of themes like beauty, identity, and envy were noted as strengths, though some critics found the narrative occasionally convoluted.
Google audience: Audience reviews are generally positive, appreciating the film's unique premise and the actresses' ability to convey complex emotions and duality. The dark fantasy elements and psychological thriller aspects are often highlighted as engaging aspects.
The film is based on the award-winning manga series 'Kasane' by Mari Yamazaki, who also created 'Thermae Romae'.
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