THE EIGHT

**THE EIGHT — Synopsis** Inspired by the Japanese classic *Nansō Satomi Hakkenden* (The Legend of the Eight Dog Warriors), THE EIGHT reimagines an ancient tale of eight virtues in a haunting science-fiction world. After a devastating global war, a grieving scientist named FUSE creates an artificial consciousness born from the memory of her lost daughter, MIA. A century later, Earth has transformed beyond recognition. Humanity's fate hangs in the balance as mysterious artificial beings known as the Sarcofagos roam the planet. From her laboratory on the Moon, FUSE sends MERCY, an advanced AI warrior embodying the virtue of benevolence, on a mission to eliminate MIA. But when MERCY confronts her target, a buried memory reveals a heartbreaking truth about the bond between creator and creation. Caught between obedience and compassion, MERCY must face a question that transcends humanity itself: **What does it truly mean to be human?**

Directed by

J.D.

Written by

J.D.

Music by

J.D.