Kairai
傀儡
Synopsis
Twelve years after the death of his high school girlfriend, Fujima (Kenta Kiku) has become a journalist and is ordered by his editor to write an article about her as an "unsolved case processed as an accidental death." Fujima objects, saying, "Writing it will only corner the bereaved family," but is nevertheless sent to conduct interviews against his will. Unable to hide his confusion, Fujima visits the bereaved family, only to witness the man once suspected as a perpetrator, Shida (Satoshi Nikaido), living with them. The family calls Shida "Sensei" and behaves submissively towards him. While suspicious of their behavior, Fujima begins his investigation...
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【6月16日(土)公開！】映画「傀儡」予告編
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-05-01
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chiaki Matsumoto
- Screenplay & Story
- Chiaki Matsumoto
- Original Title
- 傀儡
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
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Chiaki Matsumoto
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Chiaki Matsumoto
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Chiaki Matsumoto
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What is Kairai about?
Twelve years after the death of his high school girlfriend, Fujima (Kenta Kiku) has become a journalist and is ordered by his editor to write an article about her as an "unsolved case processed as an accidental death." Fujima objects, saying, "Writing it will only corner the bereaved family," but is nevertheless sent to conduct interviews against his will. Unable to hide his confusion, Fujima visits the bereaved family, only to witness the man once suspected as a perpetrator, Shida (Satoshi Nikaido), living with them. The family calls Shida "Sensei" and behaves submissively towards him. While suspicious of their behavior, Fujima begins his investigation...
Who directed Kairai?
Kairai was directed by Chiaki Matsumoto.
Who stars in Kairai?
The principal cast of Kairai includes Kenta Kiguchi, Satoshi Nikaido, Natsumi Ishizaki, Masahiro Toda.
When was Kairai released and how long is it?
Kairai was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.