The Limit
いもうとの時間
Synopsis
In 1961, in the quiet village of Kuzuo, five women died after drinking wine at a community gathering. Masaru Okunishi, then 35, was arrested. He was first found not guilty, but later sentenced to death based only on a written confession taken under suspicious circumstances—despite no physical evidence. Okunishi insisted on his innocence until his death in prison at 89. His sister, Miyoko Oka, now 94, has spent her life trying to prove it, submitting ten appeals with new evidence—all denied. Under Japanese law, only close family can request a retrial. With limited time left, she continues to fight for the truth.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Ginmaku Japanese Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Reika Kamata
- Original Score
- Toshiyuki Honda
- Original Title
- いもうとの時間
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Tokai Television Broadcasting
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Reika Kamata
Toshiyuki Honda
Hiroki Sakai
Shigeru Okuda
Katsuhiko Abuno
Department Leadership Roster
Reika Kamata
Director
Shigeru Okuda
Editor
Katsuhiko Abuno
Producer
Hiroki Sakai
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Limit.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Limit
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Limit about?
In 1961, in the quiet village of Kuzuo, five women died after drinking wine at a community gathering. Masaru Okunishi, then 35, was arrested. He was first found not guilty, but later sentenced to death based only on a written confession taken under suspicious circumstances—despite no physical evidence. Okunishi insisted on his innocence until his death in prison at 89. His sister, Miyoko Oka, now 94, has spent her life trying to prove it, submitting ten appeals with new evidence—all denied. Under Japanese law, only close family can request a retrial. With limited time left, she continues to fight for the truth.
Who directed The Limit?
The Limit was directed by Reika Kamata.
Who stars in The Limit?
The principal cast of The Limit includes Tatsuya Nakadai.
When was The Limit released and how long is it?
The Limit was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for The Limit?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Limit was composed by Toshiyuki Honda.