Rising star Soji Arai taps indie cred, takes lead in gritty thriller 'Penthouse' from Yakutian director Stepan Burnashev.
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Arai, known for hit shows 'Pachinko' and 'Tokyo Vice', will share the screen with actress Irina Mikhailova, who previously led Burnashev's film 'Our Winter'.
Penthouse marks a departure for Arai, who's diving into the indie thriller genre helmed by Yakutian filmmaker Burnashev, known for his gritty, authentic style.