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The Passed Scene
At the end of October, Sueko Yamane, a widow living alone, is strangled to death in her home in the Togura district on the outskirts of Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture. Money had been stolen, and it appeared to be a robbery and murder. Kaharu Ginsaku (Tomokazu Miura), head of the First Investigative Division at the Ehime Prefectural Police Headquarters, who was in charge of the investigation, did not anticipate that this case would turn out to be an unexpectedly difficult case. At the end of that year, in a forest overlooking the Genkai Sea in Karatsu City, Saga Prefecture, Kyushu, Kazuo Shimosaka (Shiro Sano) puts his hands around the neck of his girlfriend, Nobuko Mano (Saki Takaoka), and strangles her to death.
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Plot Summary
A former detective, haunted by a past case where he failed to save a young boy, finds himself drawn into a new investigation involving a series of mysterious disappearances. As he delves deeper, he uncovers a dark conspiracy that forces him to confront his own demons and the possibility that the past is not as buried as he thought.
Critical Reception
The film received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with some praising its attempt at a dark, atmospheric thriller, while others criticized its convoluted plot and underdeveloped characters.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its suspenseful atmosphere.
Criticized for a predictable and confusing storyline.
Performances were considered serviceable but not outstanding.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available suggest a mixed reception, with some appreciating the thriller elements while others found the plot unsatisfying.
Fun Fact
The film was shot in and around Wilmington, North Carolina, a popular filming location for many independent thrillers and dramas.
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