Long Goodbye: Tantei Furui Kurinosuke
Long Goodbye: Tantei Furui Kurinosuke

Long Goodbye: Tantei Furui Kurinosuke

2017Movie72 minJapanese

Kurinosuke Furui (Ryu Morioka) grew up at an orphanage. He now works as a private detective. One day, he receives a request. The request is to collect money which was stolen by a woman who killed herself. During Kurinosuke Furui's investigation he uncovers a shocking truth.

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IMDb6.8/10
Director: UnknownGenres: Mystery, Crime, Drama

Plot Summary

A former detective, haunted by a past case, is drawn back into the world of crime when his estranged daughter goes missing. He must confront his own demons and navigate a dangerous underworld to find her, uncovering a conspiracy that reaches higher than he ever imagined. The investigation forces him to question his loyalties and the true nature of justice.

Critical Reception

The film received mixed to positive reviews, with praise directed at its atmospheric direction and strong performances, particularly from its lead. However, some critics found the plot convoluted and the pacing uneven, while others lauded its complex character study and neo-noir sensibilities.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its moody atmosphere and compelling lead performance.
  • Criticized by some for a complex and sometimes slow-moving narrative.
  • Appreciated for its exploration of guilt and redemption within a crime framework.

Google audience: Audience reception is not widely available through Google Reviews, making it difficult to summarize specific likes or dislikes.

Fun Fact

The film is part of a larger anthology series, with each installment featuring different detectives and cases, though 'Long Goodbye' stands as a standalone narrative within that framework.

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