Black Daruma

Black Daruma is a darkly comedic psychological horror film that unfolds through the distorted lens of a doll. The story follows an unemployed man who, in a desperate bid to turn his luck around, purchases a Japanese “luck doll.” Initially filled with hope, he soon finds that his life spirals into chaos in unsettling and unexpected ways. As the doll’s influence grows, it becomes increasingly clear that luck comes at a steep price, revealing the sinister undercurrents of his choices and the fragility of his reality. With a blend of humor and horror, Black Daruma explores the thin line between fate and misfortune, challenging the protagonist’s understanding of luck and the true nature of happiness.