The little seen but critically acclaimed Japanese horror thriller Birthright (known in Japan as Saitai; Umbilical Cord) is getting an American remake, says THR.
“Birthright tells the story of a housewife who invites a young woman to interact with her family, only to learn she may be the daughter that the woman secretly abandoned at birth. As the movie progresses, it becomes clear the young woman is hiding dangerous secrets and is seeking revenge. That has an impact on the woman, her husband and their 15-year-old daughter.”
The original Birthright was produced, written and directed by Hashimoto. It first screened at the Tokyo International Film Festival in 2010. At the 14th Shanghai International Film Festival, it earned a special jury honor in the Asian New Talent competition. It got a release in Japan in 2011 but was not distributed in other countries.
This will be the latest project from All Nippon Entertainment Works (ANEW). This time it is being done in association with the Japanese filmmaker Naoki Hashimoto’s Wilco Co. Ltd and Hollywood filmmakers at Depth of Field.