Death-row inmate Sudo sends a letter to magazine reporter Fujii. In his letter, he states that a man named Kimura, also known as "teacher," committed numerous murders for insurance money. While checking out the story, based on Sudo's tip, Fuji becomes convinced that the letter is correct. But, a lot of time has passed from the incidents and Sudo's testimony isn't clear. Due to the persistance of Sudo, who is a former yakuza, and Fuji, the police begin to move.
Acting
Takayuki Yamada's hollow-eyed obsession carries every frame.
Direction
Shiraishi's procedural patience makes violence feel inevitable.
Director
Kazuya Shiraishi
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Based on the 2008 Saitama dog lover murders, where a con artist killed nine elderly people by gaining trust through shared pet affection.
Lily Franky based Kimura's unsettling warmth on interviews with actual career con artists, keeping cast members genuinely uncertain of his character's sincerity.
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