Innocent Days
Innocent Days

Innocent Days

2018TV ShowEnded1 SeasonJapanese

Sasaki Shinichi looks at his childhood friend Tanaka Yukino in court. Yukino is sentenced to death. She went to her ex-boyfriend’s apartment and caused his wife and child to burn to death. Shinichi knows his childhood friend and perceives that she is innocent. He wants to save Yukino and meets people who knew her including her sister and former classmates. ~~Based on the novel "Innocent Days" by Kazumasa Hayami.

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IMDb6.5/10
Google Users75%
Director: Lee Chang-heeGenres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young man, consumed by a desire to confess his sins, becomes entangled in a series of mysterious events. As he delves deeper into a secluded village, he uncovers dark secrets and finds himself at the mercy of its enigmatic inhabitants. The line between reality and delusion blurs, leading to a suspenseful and unsettling confrontation with the truth.

Critical Reception

Innocent Days received a mixed to positive reception, with critics often praising its atmospheric tension and the performances of its lead actors, particularly Ha Jung-woo and Im Si-wan. However, some found the plot convoluted and the pacing uneven.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unsettling atmosphere and strong performances.
  • Criticized for a sometimes hard-to-follow narrative.
  • Offers a chilling and thought-provoking, albeit flawed, viewing experience.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's suspenseful nature and the actors' portrayals, though some expressed confusion regarding the plot's complexities and ending.

Fun Fact

The film's director, Lee Chang-hee, also directed the critically acclaimed horror film 'The Vanishing' (2018), showcasing his talent for creating suspenseful narratives.

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One of the best dramas I've seen in recent years. From the first episode alone this drama series will make you engage to the story, they have done a great job of introducing the characters, showing their motives and hinting where the story ...