Character

2021 2h 5m JA

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7.4

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★7.4TMDB · 59

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Synopsis

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A kind man aspires to become a manga writer, but villains and evil deeds do not come easily to him, for he has little experience or natural inclination for them. Things take a surprise turn when he comes across a family who were described as idealized that are no more. He uses the real-life situation for his work.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Masaki Suda
Keigo Yamashiro
Fukase
Morozumi
Mitsuki Takahata
Natsumi Kawase
Shido Nakamura
Makabe Kota
Shun Oguri
Seida Shunsuke
Akiyoshi Nakao
Makoto Omura
Yoji Matsuda
Atsushi Henmi
Tomu Miyazaki
Hayato Honjo

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Akira Nagai
Writers: Takashi Nagasaki, Takashi Nagasaki, Anna Kawahara
Languages: Japanese
Countries: Japan

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ERA

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Released 5 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Akira Nagai, shot by Tetsuya Kondo. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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3 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Youki Kojima. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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4 / 7

DIRECTOR

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

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5 / 7

CAST

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Masaki Suda and Fukase and Mitsuki Takahata carry the top of the cast.

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6 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt14118266 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 59 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Akira Nagai directs. Tetsuya Kondo behind the camera. Youki Kojima scores. Suguru Ninomuya cuts. Produced in Japan. Dialogue in Japanese.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Released 5 years ago.
2Directed by Akira Nagai, shot by Tetsuya Kondo. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Youki Kojima. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Suguru Ninomuya shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Masaki Suda and Fukase and Mitsuki Takahata carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt14118266 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 59 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Cinematography: Tetsuya Kondo
Original score: Youki Kojima
Editing: Suguru Ninomuya
Production design: Ryo Sugimoto
Makeup / hair: Miho Araki
Runtime: 125 min · 2h 5m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Box office: $12,571,501
Original language: JA
Certification (US): IIB
IMDB: Character (2021)

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Alunauwie2025-09-26
★ 10/10
The film excels in its structured storytelling, atmospheric visuals, and powerful performances—especially by Masaki Suda, who delivers a nuanced portrayal unlike his previous roles. Supporting actors also shine, contributing to a convincing and balanced cast. However, despite its strengths, the film falls short in certain areas such as implausible murder scenes, underdeveloped character backstories, and a conclusion that, while thought-provoking, leaves several loose ends and unanswered questions. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com)

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