Naomi and Kanako
Naomi Oda (Ryoko Hirosue) aspired to become a curator at an art gallery, but she currently works in a department store. Her job is to cater to VIP customers. She is not happy with her current position. One day, her friend since their college days, Kanako Hattori (Yuki Uchida) visits Naomi at her apartment. Kanako tells Naomi that she gets beaten by her husband Tatsuro. Her husband is an elite employee at a bank and lashes out at his wife when stressed. Naomi tells her friend to divorce her husband, but Kanako is worried that her husband would kill her if she did. Her husband's violent behavior controls Kanako. One day, Naomi happens to see a Chinese stowaway who looks just like Kanako's husband. This causes Naomi to think of a perfect plan to kill Kanako's husband. Naomi and Kanako soon carry out their plan.
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Plot Summary
Two childhood friends, Naomi and Kanako, are drawn into a desperate plan when Kanako reveals her abusive husband is planning to send her back to her native country. Naomi, determined to help her friend, concocts a daring scheme to eliminate the husband and dispose of the body. As they navigate the treacherous path of their secret, their bond is tested, and the consequences of their actions begin to unravel.
Critical Reception
The series was highly acclaimed for its gripping plot, strong performances, and dark themes. It resonated with audiences for its portrayal of female friendship under duress and its suspenseful narrative. It garnered significant attention for its mature handling of domestic abuse and its exploration of extreme measures taken by its protagonists.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its intense suspense and complex characters.
- Celebrated the strong bond and loyalty between the two main characters.
- Noted for its mature and often disturbing exploration of difficult themes.
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Awards & Accolades
Nominated for Best Actress at the 2016 Tokyo Drama Awards (Fumi Nikaido).
Fun Fact
The series is based on a novel of the same name by Japanese author Kōji Kaneko.
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