Tantei wa, konya mo yūutsu na yume o miru.
Reiki Beni (Tomonori Hirose), the second head of the Beni Detective Agency, along with his partner Shoji Ai (Gentoku Aoki), underground idol Saori (Asuka Kishi), and Yayoi (Reiko Yakima), Reiji's grandmother and the owner of the detective agency, spend their days searching for pets and investigating cheating at the detective agency they inherited from their grandfather.
Insights
Plot Summary
A young, aspiring private detective takes on a strange case involving a missing cat and a series of bizarre occurrences. As he delves deeper, he uncovers a connection to a past tragedy and a mysterious woman who haunts his dreams. The detective must unravel the truth before the nightmarish events consume him.
Critical Reception
The film received mixed to positive reviews, with praise for its atmospheric storytelling and Kento Yamazaki's performance, though some critics found the plot convoluted.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its moody atmosphere and intriguing mystery.
- Kento Yamazaki delivers a compelling performance as the troubled detective.
- Some found the narrative pacing and plot resolution to be less satisfying.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce due to its limited international release, but Japanese viewers generally appreciated its stylish direction and Yamazaki's star power.
Fun Fact
The film is based on a series of short stories by mystery writer Rin Koike.
AI-generated overview · Verify ratings on official sources