【SAMANSA Inc.】 【SAMANSA】New short film lineup for the third week of September announced! “Insta Dad,” a sequel to SAMANSA’s popular “Insta Boyfriend,” a dark comedy about a couple that begins with a gift, is now available.
SAMANSA Inc. Press Release: September 19, 2025 [SAMANSA] New short film lineup for the third week of September announced! “Insta Dad,” a sequel to SAMANSA’s popular “Insta Boyfriend,” a dark comedy about a couple that begins with a gift, is now available. SAMANSA’s New Releases for the Third Week of September
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/82116/56/82116-56-d737aeef4f064a17105fb16c37f1c92b-960×540.jpg Synopsis: Los Angeles in the 1980s. Linh, a Vietnamese woman who issues eviction notices to immigrants who aren’t paying their rent, meets some Vietnamese immigrants living in small apartments one day. Rin feels uneasy seeing her compatriots desperately trying to survive in such harsh conditions, and gradually finds herself caught in the middle… Director: Oanh-Nhi Nguyen Work time: 16 minutes 44 minutes 2. “Punch Drunk” Synopsis: Colin is approached by a man in a cafe in a small French town. As they talk, the two discover a surprising amount of common ground. Is this meeting between these two really a coincidence…? Director: Larry Ketang & Liam White Running time: 12 minutes 47 seconds
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/82116/56/82116-56-b39e64be439abb26e5afd9d74e317146-960×540.jpg Synopsis: Xing, a Chinese-American girl captivated by the starry sky. Rebellious yet passionate about her dreams, she discovers the complexity of love and the brilliance of the soul through her relationship with her ailing mother. Director: Joey Xuetong Zhao Work time: 22 minutes 21 seconds 4. “Old Town” Synopsis: Shocking news arrives in Old Town, a unique village inhabited only by elderly people! Apparently, a drug has been developed that can prevent further aging! The village chief arranges for the drug to be delivered, but it will take about three months. Until the drug arrives, the villagers begin desperate efforts to stay healthy! Director: David Vermander Work time: 14 minutes 29 seconds
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/82116/56/82116-56-e39c40703d8217cce5b572aac5766315-960×540.jpg Synopsis: The newest addition to the series, “Instagram Boyfriend,” is “Instagram Dad”! The sight of a wife raising a baby is the perfect photo opportunity. It’s up to your sense and love to bring out the beauty of a “mother”! Director: Taylor Chan Work time: 7 minutes 32 seconds 6. “Love Machine” Synopsis: A couple exchange anniversary gifts, but the atmosphere gradually becomes uneasy over the contents of the gifts… This 10-minute dark comedy depicts the common mismatch of values. Director: Michael Rees Work time: 10 minutes 34 seconds
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/82116/56/82116-56-688b4a80227a74477383df6e85051b57-960×540.jpg ▶︎Staff Comments This week’s staff recommendation is “Love Machine.” Anniversary presents can be really difficult for both the person choosing and the person receiving them. By deliberately avoiding music to create a realistic sense of awkwardness, the film vividly conveys the uneasy tension between the couple. It’s so surreal it’s almost funny, making it a truly worthwhile watch. ◆What is SAMANSA Image
URL: https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/82116/56/82116-56-0f8dcca9bc8fdd88288d96846e5d485c-1980×1080.png Under the motto “Experience the thrill of a movie in 10 minutes,” this VOD service streams short films from around the world for 490 yen per month. I don’t have time to watch a movie. But I don’t want to waste time just browsing social media. SAMANSA was created for modern people who face this dilemma. Each film runs approximately 3 to 29 minutes, providing a cinematic experience that enriches your daily life, tailored to various situations such as your commute or spare time. We also directly license creators from around the world, realizing a system that distributes compensation directly to creators, which is rare in the short film industry. As of May 2025, we are currently streaming over 500 exquisite short films that cannot be viewed on other domestic VOD services. ◆ SAMANSA Business Overview Name: Short film streaming service “SAMANSA” Browser app site:
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