Aibou: The Movie II (2010)

Other name: 相棒 劇場版 II, Aibou The Movie II, Aibo: Gekijo-ban II, Partners The Movie II

Description:

Aibou: The Movie II plunges viewers into an unprecedented crisis at the Metropolitan Police Department Headquarters. Twelve top MPD executives, including the SuperintendentGeneral and bureau chiefs, are held hostage in a conference room by an unknown perpetrator with no demands. The room is quickly surrounded by the Riot Police Squad and Special Investigation Team. Suddenly, two gunshots echo from within. Despite strong opposition, an order is given to storm the room. Inside, Yaegashi is found dead, shot. Surprisingly, gunpowder residue is discovered on all the released hostages, making it impossible to determine who fired the fatal shot. All twelve executives become prime suspects. Their initial testimonies are vague, claiming the gun discharged during a struggle. Deeply suspicious of their silence regarding the perpetrator's demands, Sugishita and Kanbe launch their own investigation with help from Chief Kakuta. Meanwhile, high-ranking officials at the National Police Agency, Director Onoda and Commissioner Kaneko, begin to make suspicious moves, adding another layer of intrigue to this complex mystery.

Director: Izumi Seiji [和泉聖治]

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2010

Genre:Crime; Drama; Investigation; Suspense; Thriller