Rakujitsu (2023)

Other name: 落日, Sunset

Description:

Rakujitsu is an intense psychological thriller that plunges into a dark past. Rookie movie director Hasebe Kaori enlists new screenwriter Kai Chihiro to develop a compelling script based on the notorious Sasazukacho Family Murder Case. This chilling true crime occurred fifteen years ago, when a hikikomori man murdered his younger sister and subsequently set their home on fire, tragically killing his parents.

The investigation becomes deeply personal as the murder took place in Kai Chihiro's hometown. As Hasebe Kaori and Kai Chihiro meticulously research the case for their film, they uncover disturbing details. Both women carry their own hidden secrets directly connected to the horrific family murder. Their collaborative journey into the past unearths startling revelations, leading them closer to a shocking truth that promises to unravel the entire mystery and expose the true depths of this complex crime.

Episodes: 4

Producer: WOWOW

Director: Uchida Eiji [内田英治]

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2023

Genre:Investigation; Miniseries; Murder; Mystery; Novel; Suspense; Thriller