Plot
2017 film by Hirokazu Koreeda
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Why Watch This
Koreeda’s rare foray into courtroom drama blends moral ambiguity with his trademark humanism, delivering a suspenseful meditation on truth and responsibility. The film’s slow‑burn tension and nuanced performances keep you guessing until the final verdict.
Best For
Drama aficionados, Legal thriller fans, Fans of Hirokazu Koreeda, Lovers of character-driven narratives, Japanese cinema enthusiasts
The CinePearl Take
Kōji Yakusho commands the screen as the weary prosecutor, his restrained intensity anchoring the film’s ethical quandaries. The deliberate pacing may test impatient viewers, but it rewards those who appreciate layered storytelling. Themes of guilt, redemption, and the elusiveness of objective truth echo throughout, making it a thought‑provoking entry in Koreeda’s oeuvre.
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Cast & Crew
- Director
- Hirokazu Koreeda
- Cast
- Yuki Saito, Masaharu Fukuyama, Suzu Hirose, Mikako Ichikawa, Kōji Yakusho
- Writer
- Hirokazu Koreeda
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