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A Man
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A Man

2022-11-18 · 121 min · ★ 7.1

Drama · Thriller · Mystery

Akira works as a lawyer. One day, he meets with his former client Rie, who asks Akira to perform a background check on her late husband Daisuke.

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Directors
Kei Ishikawa
Production companies
Shochiku, Kinoshita Group, GYAO, Bungeishunju, Aeon Entertainment, Shochiku Broadcasting
Countries
Japan
Status
Released

Top Cast

Satoshi TsumabukiSatoshi TsumabukiAkira Kido
Sakura AndoSakura AndoRie Taniguchi
Masataka KubotaMasataka KubotaDaisuke Taniguchi
Nana SeinoNana SeinoMisuzu
Hidekazu MashimaHidekazu MashimaKyoichi
Kazutoyo KoyabuKazutoyo KoyabuNakakita
Miyako YamaguchiMiyako YamaguchiHatsue Takemoto
Taiga NakanoTaiga NakanoTaniguchi Daisuke
Yoko MakiYoko MakiKaori Kido
Akira EmotoAkira EmotoNorio Komiura
KitaroKitaroIto
Shinsuke KatoShinsuke KatoYanagisawa
Yuumi KawaiYuumi KawaiAkane
DendenDendenKosuge
Tateto SerizawaTateto SerizawaBar Owner
Toshihiro YashibaToshihiro YashibaSuzuki
Moro MorookaMoro MorookaKaori's Father
Mari YamamotoMari Yamamoto

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