Reiko Himekawa (Yuko Takeuchi) is a female detective at the Metropolitan Police Department. Reiko doesn't come from an elite background, but she has risen fast through the ranks with hard work. Reiko than becomes involved in a murder case named "Strawberry Night" due to the mysterious use of those words surrounding the case.
Acting
Yuko Takeuchi's controlled fury — she barely blinks for two hours.
Direction
Satoh's sterile Tokyo makes violence feel bureaucratic and worse.
Writing
The 'Strawberry Night' phrase haunts long after credits.
Director
Yuichi Satoh
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was a backdoor pilot for a five-season TV series; Takeuchi tragically died in 2020, making this her definitive performance as Reiko.
The 'Strawberry Night' code references actual Japanese corporate slang for forced after-hours drinking sessions where women are pressured to perform femininity for male colleagues.
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