Kazokugari
Kazokugari

Kazokugari

2014TV ShowEnded1 SeasonJapanese

Hizaki Yuko is a child psychologist working at the Childcare Center. At work, her heart goes out to the children at the center. At home, she has to endure the grumblings of her mother, Tamiko, who is the sole caregiver of Seitaro, Yuko's father suffering from Alzheimer's. With the suffering of the children at work and the complaints of her mother at home, Yuko can hardly get any rest and peace of mind. Sudo Shunsuke is a teaching art at a high school, but the days just flow by aimlessly for him. He dreams of creating a masterpiece and have his talent recognized by the world. His girlfriend, Kiyooka Miho, is pressuring him to get married, but Shunsuke is reluctant to do so. One day, a crime takes place in Shunsuke's neighbor's apartment. The police had deemed it a murder-suicide, based on the suicide note left behind by the son, claiming that he had killed his grandfather and parents. Detective Mamihara Koki feels there is more to it, as the brutality of the parents' murder seems uncharacteristic of the child perpetrator. He decides to pursue the case further, and soon, Shunsuke and Yuko are unwittingly pulled into the investigations.

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IMDb6.5/10
Director: Hiroshi NishitaniGenres: Drama, Mystery, Crime

Plot Summary

A detective investigates a series of bizarre murders targeting members of a prominent family, only to uncover a dark conspiracy that reaches the highest echelons of society. As he delves deeper, he finds himself entangled in a web of secrets, betrayal, and the hidden history of the victims. The investigation forces him to confront his own past and the true nature of justice.

Critical Reception

Kazokugari received mixed to positive reviews, with critics praising its complex plot and suspenseful atmosphere. However, some found the pacing to be uneven and the resolution somewhat convoluted. Audiences generally appreciated the film's dark tone and the performances of its lead actors.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its intricate and suspenseful mystery.
  • Applauded for strong performances, particularly from the lead actors.
  • Criticized by some for a complex and sometimes hard-to-follow plot.

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Fun Fact

The film is based on a novel of the same name by Kōji Suzuki, the author best known for the Ring horror series.

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