In the Wake (2021) | Movie | Movies Dock

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🎬 Title: In the Wake / 護られなかった者たちへ

Story: A series of perplexing murders occurs where the victims are bound and left to starve. Recently released from prison for a different offense, Tone becomes a prime suspect. However, Detective Tomashiro struggles to find concrete evidence that links him to the crimes.

⭐ Rating: 7.1 (17 votes)

📅 Release Date: October 1, 2021

⏱️ Runtime: 2 hours 14 minutes

🎭 Genres: Thriller, Drama

🎬 Director: Takahisa Zeze

✍️ Writers: Tamio Hayashi, Takahisa Zeze

🌍 Country: Japan

🏢 Production Companies: Shochiku, Amuse Soft Entertainment, Kinoshita Group, Tohan, Shochiku Studio, Aeon Entertainment, NHK Publishing, Shochiku Broadcasting

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👥 Cast: Takeru Satoh (Yasuhisa Tone), Hiroshi Abe (Seiichiro Tomashino), Kaya Kiyohara (Mikiko Maruyama), Mitsuko Baisho (Kei Tōshima), Hidetaka Yoshioka (Kamisaki), Kento Hayashi (Tomohiko Hasuda), Eita Nagayama (Tadakatsu Mikumo), Naoto Ogata (Takeru Jonouchi), Kaoru Okunuki (Noriko Tomashino), Kazuki Namioka (Suzuki)

Editor’s Note: In the Wake (2021) succinctly blends the genres of Thriller and Drama, prioritizing atmosphere over mere spectacle. Directed by Takahisa Zeze, the film maintains a consistent pace and a strong sense of location. The performances—especially by Takeru Satoh, Hiroshi Abe, and Kaya Kiyohara—humanize the narrative. With a runtime of 2 hours 14 minutes, it aligns well with the story’s demands. While it may have some imperfections, its strengths more than compensate. If the concept intrigues you, definitely add this film to your watchlist.

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