Steeped in quiet dread and simmering unease, Miso Soup follows Kenji, a young Japanese tour guide scraping by in the neon-lit underbelly of Tokyo. His mundane existence is upended when he’s hired by Frank, a boisterous and unsettlingly inquisitive American tourist, to navigate the city’s seedy nightlife. Initially charmed by Frank’s brash energy and generous tips, Kenji soon finds the line between cultural curiosity and predatory obsession blurring. As the night deepens, Kenji’s growing suspicion transforms into a chilling realization that he may be chaperoning a monster. The film masterfully blends the gritty atmosphere of a psychological thriller with a harrowing character study, forcing Kenji to confront his own complicity as he’s drawn into a horrifying game of cat and mouse. With every alleyway and crowded bar, the tension escalates, leading to a nerve-shredding confrontation that will test his morality and his very survival.