Watashitachi wa Douka Shiteiru (2020)

Other name: 私たちはどうかしている, Watashi-tachi wa Doka Shiteiru, There's Something Wrong With Us, Something's Wrong with Us, We Are Not Ourselves, Cursed in Love

Description:

"Watashitachi wa Douka Shiteiru" unravels a gripping tale of love, betrayal, and a quest for truth. Young Nao and Tsubaki, the daughter of a live-in confectioner and the son of a traditional Japanese confectionery shop owner, share an innocent first love. Their world shatters when Tsubaki's father is murdered, and Nao's mother is arrested based on Tsubaki's statement. Tragically, Nao's mother dies under interrogation, leaving Nao an outcast and fueling a bitter separation between the two children.

Over 15 years later, fate reunites Nao and Tsubaki at a confectionery competition. Unaware of her true identity, Tsubaki is captivated by Nao's creations and proposes marriage. Seizing this unexpected opportunity, Nao hides her past and accepts, intending to infiltrate the confectionery shop and uncover the truth behind her mother's conviction to prove her innocence. As they navigate their complex relationship, old wounds resurface, and dark secrets from the past threaten to unravel everything. Despite the cruel hand of fate, Nao and Tsubaki find themselves drawn to each other, forcing them to confront the devastating mystery that binds them.

Producer: NTV

Director: Inomata Ryuichi [猪股隆一], Akashi Hiroto [明石広人] and Komuro Naoko [小室直子]

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2020

Genre:Childhood; Drama; Food; Murder; Mystery; Psychological; Revenge; Romance; Suspense