Erica (2026)

Sinopsis

Iisasa Tatsuki has been single for 23 years. He works part-time at a supermarket, leading a somewhat unfulfilled life. One day, he meets Mizokawa Erika, a beautiful woman who works at a cafe. Instantly captivated, Tatsuki frequents the cafe, gradually beginning to talk to her. The two grow closer. However, Erika is suffering from violence at the hands of her live-in boyfriend, Kuroishi Ryo. Touched by her loneliness and pain, Tatsuki begins to strongly desire to protect her. One night, Tatsuki visits Erika's home and, drawn by a scream coming from inside, opens the door. From that night on, their relationship changes dramatically, and Tatsuki's life also quietly begins to change. Eventually, they become lovers and begin living together. For Tatsuki, it was the first happiness he had ever experienced. He believed that he could accept anything for the sake of the person he loved. However, around that time, inexplicable events began to occur around Tatsuki. His daily life slowly becomes distorted. An undeniable sense of unease lingers. And behind Erika's smile, one can catch a glimpse of "something." Is that love a salvation? The moment you fall in love, there's no escaping it. (Source: Japanese = erica-movie.com || Translation = MyDramaList)