You see yourself in the main character and
resonate with the parts that link to you.
Experience a world you have never seen before.
Encounter emotions you never knew existed.
Everyone enjoys movies in their own way.
Immerse yourself in someone else’s story for just 15 minutes of your day.
There are many hidden hints for you to live your own story.
SAMANSA is a Japan-based streaming platform dedicated to short films, curating award-winning works from film festivals around the world. Featuring a diverse selection of genres including drama, sci-fi, and documentaries, most titles range from just a few minutes up to 30 minutes. Enjoy a premium cinematic experience anytime — whether during your stay or while relaxing in your room.
During World War II, when the Nazis were carrying out the mass persecution of Jews, a young boy named Heinrich believes the lie told by his kind neighbors — that they are going on a trip to the “Land of Toys.” Innocently trusting their words, Heinrich insists on going with them…
In a quiet rural town, two close friends spend their days playing in abandoned trains and restricted areas. Teasing each other with small lies and tricks, they fool around as usual — unaware of the terrifying fate that awaits them…
A baby owl has just left its nest. But in the next moment, it is pushed from the tree by its own mother! Facing death, the tiny owl witnesses something extraordinary… A moving story that delivers a powerful message about life that anyone can relate to.
Nominated for the 2023 Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film. Carrying a red suitcase, a young Iranian girl arrives at an airport, where a middle-aged man who claims to have “purchased” her is waiting. Desperate to escape an unwanted marriage, she attempts to flee. Will she be able to claim her freedom? A tense and gripping thriller drama that sheds light on critical social issues.