Himitsu (2010)

Other name: 秘密, Secret

Description:

Based on the acclaimed 1998 novel Himitsu by Higashino Keigo, this gripping mystery drama follows a family shattered by a sudden tragedy. When mother Naoko and daughter Monami are involved in a devastating bus accident, Naoko loses her life, but her spirit miraculously ends up inhabiting Monami's body. Returning home to her husband Heisuke, Naoko must navigate this bizarre new reality. Together, Heisuke and his wife trapped in their daughter's body try to figure out how to live their daily lives while keeping their unbelievable secret. However, their struggles do not end there. Suspicion begins to surround the actual cause of the fatal bus accident. Driven by a need for answers, Heisuke starts to investigate the circumstances of the crash. Himitsu is a poignant, suspenseful story of love, identity, and grief that explores how far a family will go to protect their secrets.

Director: Higurashi Ken [日暮謙], Karaki Akihiro [唐木希浩] and Takahashi Nobuyuki [高橋伸之]

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2010

Genre:Drama; Family; Fantasy; Romance; Suspense