Kazuto Ishikawa is a first-class architect. He is married to Kiyomi. They have a son, Tadashi, who attends high school and a daughter, Miyabi, who attends middle school. They live together in a refined home, designed by Kazuto. An injury causes Tadashi to quit playing soccer. Since that time, Tadashi often stays out all night without permission. One evening, Tadashi leaves home and does not return. Kazuto and Kiyomi become worried about their son and consider going to the police. News then reveals the murder of Tadashi's classmate. The police suspect that Tadashi might be involved in the murder.
Acting
Tsutsumi and Ishida's crumbling marriage under pressure
Writing
The riddle structure that mirrors parental denial
Direction
Tsutsumi's refusal to give easy catharsis
Director
Yukihiko Tsutsumi
Shinichi Tsutsumi
Ishikawa Kazuto
Yuriko Ishida
Ishikawa Kiyomi
Koshi Mizukami
Ishikawa Tadashi
Kaya Kiyohara
Ishikawa Miyabi
Masaya Katō
Teranuma Toshitsugu
Shota Matsuda
Naito Shigehiko
Yoshie Ichige
Oda Fumiko
Raita Ryu
Takayama Tsuyoshi
Risaki Matsukaze
Anna Iizuka
Raizou Ishikawa
Kenshin Endo
Wakamura Noritaka
Tetsu Watanabe
Hanazuka
Takahiro Miura
Miyazaki
Mari Nishio
Mrs. Tanemura
Tetsu Hirahara
Mr. Tanemura
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The 'refined home' designed by the father becomes a prison of appearances—classic Japanese critique of tatemae (public facade) versus honne (true feeling).
Based on mystery writer Mahokaru Numata's novel; the title 'Hope' is deeply ironic, as the parents' hope becomes their weapon against reality.
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