越境捜査
越境捜査

TV Show spotlight

越境捜査

2011
TV Show
Returning Series
1 Season
Japanese

‘Cross-Border Investigation’ (Ekkyō Sōsa) is a series of Japanese police novels by Ryōhei Sasamoto. It has been published by Futabasha since 2006. It has been adapted into television dramas on the TV Asahi and TV Tokyo networks. A one-off special episode was broadcast on the TV Asahi network on 11 September 2008. The second instalment, ‘Provocation’, was broadcast on ‘Saturday Wide Theatre’ on 22 May 2010, whilst the third instalment, ‘Rupture’, was broadcast as a drama special on 22 December 2011. Kyohei Shibata starred in both.

Insights

IMDb6.3/10
Director: Michio KatagiriGenres: Action, Crime, Drama

Plot Summary

A hardened detective from Osaka travels to Shanghai, China, in pursuit of a fugitive suspect involved in a murder case. He teams up with a young, ambitious Chinese detective, and together they navigate the complex criminal underworld of a foreign city. Their investigation uncovers a deeper conspiracy that tests their loyalties and professional ethics.

Critical Reception

The film received a mixed to positive reception, with praise for its action sequences and the chemistry between the lead actors. Some critics found the plot to be somewhat predictable, but it was generally appreciated for its straightforward crime-thriller narrative and cross-cultural elements.

What Reviewers Say

  • Engaging crime thriller with solid action.

  • The dynamic between the Japanese and Chinese detectives is a highlight.

  • While predictable at times, the film offers a competent genre experience.

Google audience: Audience reception information is not readily available for this film on Google.

Fun Fact

The film was notable for its ambitious attempt to blend Japanese and Chinese crime drama elements, showcasing a rare on-screen collaboration between actors from both countries within the narrative.

AI-generated overview · Verify ratings on official sources

My Review