The Red Museum of Crime Evidence - The Saeko Hiiro Series
The criminal library, dubbed the “Red Museum”, is a police facility that stores the investigation materials and evidence of major crimes where the statute of limitations has run out. Its director Saeko Hiiro is impassive and not good at communicating with people. One day, Satoshi Terada of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department’s First Investigative Division is assigned to be Saeko’s subordinate. Although he is bewildered by Saeko’s dispassionate demeanor, Terada starts to organize the data which is the primary responsibility of the museum. He encounters a traffic accident on the way to collect evidence. A truck has hit someone. When Terada rushes over, the victim utters the mysterious words “25 years ago... murder swap” and breathes his last. Once Saeko hears this, she declares a reinvestigation.
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Plot Summary
Saeko Hiiro, a seasoned detective in the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, finds herself drawn into a perplexing case involving a series of murders with cryptic connections to historical crime evidence. As she delves deeper, the lines between past and present blur, and Hiiro must confront her own demons while racing against time to uncover the truth behind the escalating violence.
Critical Reception
The film received moderate critical attention, praised for its atmospheric tension and Maki's compelling performance, though some critics found the plot convoluted. Audiences generally appreciated the intricate mystery and dark tone.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its moody atmosphere and strong lead performance.
- Criticized by some for a complex and occasionally hard-to-follow narrative.
- Appreciated for its dark and intense crime-solving elements.
Google audience: Audience reception is not widely documented on Google reviews.
Fun Fact
The film is based on a novel by Kōji Yoshimura, a renowned author known for his intricate crime mysteries.
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