Ame ni Kieta Himawari (2022)

Other name: 雨に消えた向日葵, Sunflower That Disappeared in the Rain

Description:

"Sunflowers Vanished in the Rain" follows police officer Nara Kenichi as he embarks on a high-stakes investigation into the perplexing disappearance of 11-year-old Ishioka Aoi. The circumstances surrounding Aoi's vanishing are shrouded in mystery: was she abducted, involved in an accident, or did she flee from home due to her parents' impending divorce? For Kenichi, this case is more than just a duty; it's a deeply personal mission. His younger sister, Mayuko, endured a traumatic past attack that left her emotionally affected, igniting in Kenichi a desperate resolve to prevent similar pain from befalling another child. Driven by this profound desire to protect the vulnerable, Kenichi takes an exceptional interest, meticulously piecing together clues as he races against time to uncover the truth behind Aoi's disappearance and bring her back safely.

Producer: WOWOW

Director: Hijikata Masato [土方政人] and Iwata Kazuyuki [岩田和行]

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2022

Genre:Detective; Drama; Investigation; Miniseries; Mystery; Novel