Japanese konbini (convenience stores) are widely praised by international tourists for everything from their free restrooms to their fluffy egg sandwiches.

Yusuke Iwasaki¡¯s debut feature ¡°AnyMart,¡± however, exposes the dark side of konbinis from an insider¡¯s perspective. A prize-winning TV commercial director, Iwasaki wrote the film¡¯s original script based on his experiences and observations as the son of a konbini owner.