Lesson in Murder
Dir: SHIRAISHI KazuyaCast: ABE Sadawo, OKADA Kenshi, IWATA Takanori
128mins 2022 Japan 15 Japanese
Subtitled Lesson in Murder
Part of The Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme 2023
(Shikei ni itaru yamai, 死刑にいたる病)
After receiving a letter from the worst serial killer in history (ABE Sadawo), Masaya’s (OKADA Kenshi) university days build to a crescendo of nauseating dread as he learns the cruel truth. A terrific psychodrama plays out as Masaya investigates the murderer’s last crime, diving deep into the criminal’s mind.
Image:© 2022 ”Lesson in Murder” Film Partners
