[SAMANSA] Announcing New Short Film Lineup for the First Week of July! Three Films Released, from a Drama About a Grandmother Witnessing a Young Man's Shocking Actions in an Old Bathhouse to a Hilarious Comedy About a Cheating Astronaut!

SAMANSA Inc. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, CEO: Yuichi Iwanaga) is pleased to announce that on July 3, 2026 (Fri), three new films, 'The Bathhouse,' 'Astronauts,' and 'Getting Used to Loneliness,' will begin streaming on 'SAMANSA,' the short film distribution service it operates.

This week, enjoy a wide range of genres, from a drama about a grandmother witnessing a young man's shocking actions in an old bathhouse to a hilarious comedy about an astronaut who was actually cheating terribly!

◆ New Releases

1 'The Bathhouse'

Synopsis:

"Hey, what are you doing there!" - An elderly woman repeats her monotonous daily routine at an old bathhouse. One morning before opening, she witnesses a young man in the quiet bathroom, clutching a small knife...

Director: Noémie Nakai

Runtime: 9 minutes 22 seconds

2 'Astronauts'

Synopsis:

Two astronauts embark on a critical mission: humanity's first exploration of Mars. However, just before launch, Captain Collins realizes a shocking truth. The co-pilot, Adams, was an unqualified 'amateur' who had faked his training! Can they proceed with the mission like this?

Director: Andrew Seaton

Runtime: 10 minutes 35 seconds

3 'Getting Used to Loneliness'

Synopsis:

Sung-joon is lonely, with a big hole in his heart. One day, his senior colleague, Min-seok, forcefully drags him to a badminton court. As he hesitantly chases the shuttlecock, a small change begins to sprout in his closed-off heart...

Director: Pyoungwon Seo

Runtime: 11 minutes 48 seconds

《Staff Comments》

As an adult, have you ever felt a sense of loneliness, as if there's a draft blowing through a gap in your heart?

This week's recommended film, 'Getting Used to Loneliness,' is an 11-minute story that gently embraces the cold hearts of adults.

The highlight is its unique world view, which fuses 2D animation with stop-motion. While possessing a warm texture, it depicts the pain of loneliness realistically, interspersed with a touch of humor that will make you chuckle. As you head to the badminton court, you should feel your rigid heart loosen up along with the protagonist. This weekend, why not warm your dry heart, parched by your busy daily life, with SAMANSA?

◆ About SAMANSA

SAMANSA is a distribution service specializing in short films.

For a monthly fee of 490 yen, we offer carefully selected works from around the world, with over 500 short films currently available (as of October 2025). Each film is under 30 minutes, allowing for a cinematic experience tailored to various life scenes, such as during commutes or in everyday gaps.

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.

Service Name: Short Film Distribution Service 'SAMANSA'

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◆ Company Profile

Company Name: SAMANSA Inc.

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

Representative Director: Yuichi Iwanaga

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Establishment Date: April 2021

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