Shiroi Dakuryu (2021)

Other name: 白い濁流 , White Muddy Stream

Description:

Shiroi Dakuryu dives into the intense world of pharmaceutical research, where university colleagues Kazuki Yoshinami and Wataru Kashiwagi are both rivals and dreamers. Their dynamic shifts dramatically when Kazuki makes a groundbreaking discovery. This scientific breakthrough immediately triggers a ferocious patent competition among powerful pharmaceutical companies. As the rivalry between Kazuki and Wataru deepens, fueled by corporate pressure and high stakes, they find themselves entangled in a cutthroat battle for intellectual property. Meanwhile, Tomoko Kawahara, a newspaper reporter and Kazuki's childhood friend, begins investigating the suspicious circumstances surrounding the discovery, uncovering a complex web of ambition, ethics, and corporate espionage. The film explores the dark side of innovation and the fight for scientific control.

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2021

Genre:Drama