Birds Without Names
Plot: Towako is a young girl who lives with Jinya, a slightly older man. The two are in a relationship, though the love is rather one-sided. Towako seems disgusted with her current partner as she pines for a lost lover. When she finds out that her ex went missing five years earlier, she starts to suspect that Jinya might be behind the disappearance. Unable to let it go, she vows to uncover what happened five years ago, but the truth may be darker than what she bargained for.
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March 31, 2019
An impressive, edgy drama with strong thriller influences. Tricky characters and a veiled narrative keep things interesting, while the acting, score and camera work make for a tense atmosphere. Shiraishi has worked himself up become to one of the leading drama directors in Japan, Birds Without Names is proof of his talent.