Monster (2023) – Filming Locations
Mystery / Thriller / Drama · Directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda · Starring Soya Kurokawa, Sakura Ando
After an outburst at school involving her son, a concerned single mother demands answers, triggering a sequence of deepening suspicion and turmoil.
Where was Monster filmed?
- Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo – Opening scenes establishing the urban Tokyo setting where the story begins. The Shinjuku area provides the contemporary Tokyo backdrop for the film's exploration of modern family life and urban isolation
- Onomichi, Japan, Onomichi – The seaside town setting where key narrative developments unfold involving the three main characters. The picturesque port town of Onomichi serves as the atmospheric setting where relationships and secrets gradually emerge, a location frequently used by Kore-eda
- Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan, Hiroshima – Various scenes establishing the regional setting and broader context of the narrative. The Hiroshima region provides geographical context and authenticity to the film's exploration of character relationships and family dynamics
- Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, Kanagawa – Scenes depicting suburban Japanese life and transitional moments between main narrative locations. Kanagawa's varied landscapes contribute to the film's examination of contemporary Japanese society and interpersonal connections