Silver Express (Japanese: シルバー・エクスプレス) is a 2026 Japanese drama film written and directed by Miki Tanaka in her debut feature. Starring Okamoto Yui, it follows Chieri, a young woman who has never experienced romantic or sexual attraction.
The film had its world premiere and competed in the Competition section of the 31st Busan International Film Festival on October 10, 2026 for 'Busan Awards'.
Synopsis
Chieri is a young woman who has never experienced romantic or sexual attraction. She struggles to relate to the romantic expectations of society and has difficulty connecting with her friends, understanding romantic films, and responding to the affection of male friends. Her life changes when she meets Shoya, a man who also does not experience romantic attraction. The two develop a connection based on their shared experiences, but their relationship is complicated by differences in their experiences of attraction. While Chieri is asexual, Shoya is aromantic and experiences physical desire that Chieri does not reciprocate.
Silver Express had its World Premiere in the Competition section of the 31st Busan International Film Festival on October 10, 2026 and vie for 'Busan Awards'.
It will also be screened in the Nippon Cinema Now section of 39th Tokyo International Film Festival on November 1, 2026, competeing for Best Film prize.
The film will be released on November 13, 2026 in Japanese theatres by KeyHolder Pictures.
