Strawhat Police

In the quiet town of Onomichi, a series of unsettling events leads Detective Tōru Hyakuta to investigate a seemingly ordinary hat shop. As he delves deeper, he uncovers a dark connection between the shop's owner, his assistant, and a mysterious disappearance, blurring the lines between reality and illusion.

Strawhat Police received critical acclaim for its atmospheric storytelling and nuanced performances, though some found its pacing deliberate. It was lauded for its exploration of complex themes and its unique blend of genres.

• Praised for its unsettling atmosphere and thematic depth.
• Acclaimed for strong performances, particularly from Kenichi Matsuyama.
• Noted for its slow-burn mystery and deliberate pacing.

Google audience: Audience reception is not widely documented on Google.

Nominated for the Golden Leopard at the Locarno International Film Festival.

The film's title, 'Strawhat Police,' is a literal translation of the Japanese title 'Miso-Soup Police,' which itself is a playful misdirection as the film does not prominently feature miso soup or a literal police force in the traditional sense.