Over Your Dead Body

The boundary between fiction and life blurs in this haunting drama centered around two actors, Kosuke and Miyuki. As they immerse themselves in a stage adaptation of Yotsuya Kaiden, an iconic Japanese ghost story known for its dark themes of revenge and murder, the sinister elements of their roles begin to permeate their lives offstage.As Kosuke delves into portraying Iemon, a character driven by dangerous obsession and betrayal, he finds himself mirroring these traits in his own relationship with Miyuki, who plays the vengeful spirit Oiwa. Parallels between the play's plot and their personal lives deepen as Miyuki grapples with the tormented nature of her character while witnessing Kosuke's deteriorating behavior, reflecting that of Iemon.The film artfully weaves together elements from both reality and fiction, leaving viewers questioning what is truly happening between the two actors. As their lives become indistinguishable from their roles, the story explores themes of identity, obsession, and the destructive power of revenge in a chilling portrayal of the blurred lines between art and life.