The Antique (2018)

Other name: ビブリア古書堂の事件手帖, Biburia Koshodo no Jiken Techo, Biblia Koshodo no Jiken Techo, Antiquarian Bookshop Biblia's Case Files, The Antique: Secret of the Old Books

Description:

The Antique unravels hidden histories. Daisuke Goura finds an autographed book from his late grandmother, bringing him to Biblia Antique Books. Its owner, Shioriko, instantly reveals a secret: his grandmother had a love affair with the book's original owner, who might be his grandfather. Impressed and noting her leg injury prevents heavy lifting, Daisuke helps at the store. As they grow closer, Shioriko shares a dangerous secret: a mysterious man, who caused her injury, threatens her for her rare copy of The Final Years by Osamu Dazai. The film explores two intertwined mysteries: who is Shioriko's attacker, and what happened to Daisuke's grandmother 50 years ago, all revealed through antique books.

Director: Mishima Yukiko [三島有紀子]

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2018

Genre:Investigation; life; Mystery