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Description
A man's body is found under the statue of a winged kirin in the Nihombashi area of Tokyo. A suspect named Yashima has a car accident and falls unconscious while he is attempting to run away. Yashima's lover Kaori comes from Fukushima and tells detectives that he is absolutely not a criminal. Meanwhile, Detective Kyoichiro Kaga's (Hiroshi Abe) investigates and uncovers a point of contact between the dead body and Yashima. A hidden fact of the victim is revealed which even his children did not know about...
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This adaptation of Keigo Higashino's work offers a sophisticated and emotionally resonant mystery that prioritizes character depth over sensationalism. While it follows established genre conventions, the film is elevated by strong individual performances and a poetic, restrained atmosphere.
| Direction | The film masterfully employs a restrained, lyrical tone that avoids the melodrama often found in the genre. | |
| Acting | Hiroshi Abe provides a powerful anchor for the narrative, delivering a compelling performance that emphasizes empathy and determination. | |
| Adaptation | The narrative structure provides a multi-layered, nuanced mystery that improves upon previous entries in the series. | |
| Acting | While the female supporting cast delivers standout performances, the remaining male supporting characters feel shallow and underdeveloped. | |
| Originality | The film succeeds as a beautiful, classic-style detective story for some, while others find the narrative progression somewhat repetitive and lacking in originality. |