Sagi no Ko
詐欺の子
Synopsis
Set in Nagoya, Japan in 2019, the story follows Mitsuyo, an elderly woman who receives a fraudulent call from someone posing as her daughter. Having been scammed before, she alerts the police, leading to the arrest of 14-year-old Kazuto, a receiver in the operation. Kazuto works for Daisuke and Toyama, who believe scamming the wealthy is a way to return "dead money" to society. When Toyama is arrested, Daisuke attends his trial to ensure silence. There, Mitsuyo testifies, revealing that years ago, she was deceived by Daisuke himself, leading to her husband's suicide. Confronted with the true consequences of his crimes, Daisuke realizes that phone fraud not only steals money but also destroys families and lives.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Takashi Kawakami
- Screenplay & Story
- Ryo Takada
- Original Title
- 詐欺の子
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- NHK
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Takashi Kawakami
Ryo Takada
Department Leadership Roster
Takashi Kawakami
Director
Ryo Takada
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sagi no Ko
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sagi no Ko about?
Set in Nagoya, Japan in 2019, the story follows Mitsuyo, an elderly woman who receives a fraudulent call from someone posing as her daughter. Having been scammed before, she alerts the police, leading to the arrest of 14-year-old Kazuto, a receiver in the operation. Kazuto works for Daisuke and Toyama, who believe scamming the wealthy is a way to return "dead money" to society. When Toyama is arrested, Daisuke attends his trial to ensure silence. There, Mitsuyo testifies, revealing that years ago, she was deceived by Daisuke himself, leading to her husband's suicide. Confronted with the true consequences of his crimes, Daisuke realizes that phone fraud not only steals money but also destroys families and lives.
Who directed Sagi no Ko?
Sagi no Ko was directed by Takashi Kawakami.
Who stars in Sagi no Ko?
The principal cast of Sagi no Ko includes Aoi Nakamura, Kohki Osamura, Hikaru Takahashi, Takayuki Hamatsu, Maki Sakai.
When was Sagi no Ko released and how long is it?
Sagi no Ko was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.