Wish (2020)

Description:

"Wish" plunges into the unsettling reality of a family whose seemingly perfect life crumbles. A celebrated architect, his wife, and their two children, a high school son and a middle school daughter, enjoy a refined existence in their meticulously designed home. However, their tranquility shatters when the son's promising soccer career is cut short by an injury. This incident triggers a profound shift in his behavior; he frequently disappears, staying out all night without permission, deeply concerning his parents.

One evening, he leaves home and simply doesn't return. His parents are gripped by fear, contemplating whether to involve the police. Their anxiety spirals when news breaks of a classmate's murder. As the investigation intensifies, disturbing suspicions emerge: the police begin to consider their missing son as a potential suspect, forcing the parents to confront terrifying questions about their child's secrets and his possible involvement in a heinous crime. This compelling mystery delves into a family's desperate search for truth amidst a growing web of suspicion.

Director: Tsutsumi Yukihiko [堤幸彦]

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2020

Genre:Drama; Murder; Novel; Suspense