The Cinderella Addiction (2021)

Other name: 哀愁しんでれら, Aishuu Cinderella, Aishu Cinderella

Description:

"The Cinderella Addiction" tells the story of Koharu Fukuura, a city hall worker whose ordinary life takes a devastating turn overnight. She experiences a cascade of tragedies: her grandfather collapses, her father is arrested for drunk driving, her home burns down, and she witnesses her boyfriend cheating. Plunged into complete despair, Koharu finds an unexpected beacon of hope in Doctor Daigo, a single father raising his 8-year-old daughter, Hikari.

Daigo, appearing as her perfect prince, proposes to Koharu, offering her a chance to rebuild her shattered life. Eagerly accepting, she embraces a blissful existence with him and his daughter, enjoying seemingly happy days that promise a fairytale ending. However, this picture-perfect new beginning hides a dark secret. Despite her newfound happiness and stability, Koharu mysteriously commits a vicious crime, shattering the illusion and revealing a sinister undercurrent beneath her Cinderella story. This shocking act transforms a tale of redemption into a gripping mystery, exploring the depths of human despair and the unsettling truth behind manufactured dreams.

Director: Watanabe Ryohei [渡部亮平]

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2021

Genre:Crime; Criminal; Drama; Medical; Suspense