Once Upon a Crime

2023 1h 45m JA

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6.3

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★6.3TMDB · 160

FantasyComedyCrime

Synopsis

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While at the royal ball with Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood finds herself in the middle of a mystery. Can she solve the case before midnight strikes?

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Kanna Hashimoto
Little Red Riding Hood
Yuko Araki
Cinderella
Takanori Iwata
Prince Gilbert
Natsuna Watanabe
Anne
Yumi Wakatsuki
Margot
Mirei Kiritani
Tekla
Tsuyoshi Muro
Paul
Masaki Kaji

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Yuichi Fukuda
Writers: Yuichi Fukuda, Tetsuo Kamata
Languages: Japanese
Countries: Japan

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ERA

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Released 3 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Eri Usuki shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Kanna Hashimoto and Yuko Araki and Takanori Iwata carry the top of the cast.

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4 / 4

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt15944018 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Yuichi Fukuda directs. Eri Usuki cuts. Produced in Japan. Dialogue in Japanese.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Released 3 years ago.
2Editor Eri Usuki shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
3Kanna Hashimoto and Yuko Araki and Takanori Iwata carry the top of the cast.
4IMDB entry: tt15944018 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
5Released under 14 different titles around the world.

The technical file

Editing: Eri Usuki
Runtime: 105 min · 1h 45m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Original language: JA
Certification (US): PG
IMDB: Once Upon a Crime (2023)

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Alunauwie2025-09-30
★ 10/10
Once Upon a Crime creatively blends classic fairy tales like Cinderella and Red Riding Hood into a unique mystery with unexpected twists. While the reinterpretation may surprise fans of the original stories, the plot remains engaging, unpredictable, and well-acted. It's a light yet intriguing watch for fans of fantasy-mystery hybrids. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com) and (English version : uwiepuspita.com)

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