# Shadow Work film release and screenings > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/shadow-work-film-release-and-screenings > Updated: 2026-09-26T05:37:18.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 4. The survival suspense film ‘Shadow Work’, directed by Ryuhei Yoshino and based on a novel by Hiromi Sano, held completion screenings in Tokyo. The film follows women seeking refuge in a shelter called ‘Ouchi’ to escape domestic violence. Lead actresses Riho Yoshioka and Nao participated in the events, discussing their respective roles as Noriko and Kaoru. Yoshioka characterized the film as a mix of suspense and warmth, while Nao addressed the complexities of playing a detective dealing with personal trauma and a fractured sense of justice. In addition to its scheduled nationwide theatrical release in Japan on September 25, 2026, the film has been selected for the ‘Spotlight On Japan’ category at the Hawaii International Film Festival. Leading actress Riho Yoshioka has also drawn social media attention through promotional photo updates on Instagram to support the upcoming release. The film’s cast includes Nao, Takumi Kitamura, and Jun Fubuki. Following the theatrical release, Yoshioka and Nao attended a stage greeting in Tokyo. During the event, Yoshioka described a collaborative filming process where the cast and director worked together to refine action sequences. She noted her intention to portray Noriko as an ordinary person with internal struggles rather than a “tragic heroine”. Nao commended the open communication on set and Yoshioka’s commitment to her performance. The actors also engaged in a themed Q&A session involving hypothetical decisions and personal anecdotes. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-26: Riho Yoshioka and Nao attend ‘Shadow Work’ film event Actors Riho Yoshioka and Nao attended a stage greeting for the crime suspense film ‘Shadow Work’, discussing their roles and the collaborative filming process in Tokyo. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/riho-yoshioka-and-nao-attend-shadow-work-film-event ### 2026-09-21: Riho Yoshioka draws attention with new film and drama updates Actress Riho Yoshioka has drawn widespread fan attention through recent social media posts promoting her new film ‘Shadow Work’ and her appearance in the NHK Taiga drama ‘Toyotomi Kyodai!’. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/riho-yoshioka-draws-attention-with-new-film-and-drama-updates ### 2026-09-19: Shadow Work film holds completion screening in Tokyo The suspense film ‘Shadow Work’, starring Riho Yoshioka and Nao, held its completion screening in Tokyo and has been selected for the Hawaii International Film Festival. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/shadow-work-film-holds-completion-screening-in-tokyo ### 2026-08-24: Cast of Shadow Work film attends completion screening Cast members of the suspense film ‘Shadow Work,’ including Riho Yoshioka and Nao, held a completion screening in Tokyo ahead of the movie's September 25 release. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cast-of-shadow-work-film-attends-completion-screening --- Cite as: Shadow Work film release and screenings. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/shadow-work-film-release-and-screenings