Beneath the Shadow (2020)

Other name: 影裏 , Eiri , The Back of Shadow

Description:

"Beneath the Shadow" explores the depths of friendship and the secrets people keep. The story opens with Konno, new to Iwate for work, finding an unexpected bond with his colleague, Hiasa. Their connection deepens over shared experiences, from drinking to fishing, creating a strong and seemingly lasting friendship.

However, this close relationship takes an abrupt turn when Hiasa suddenly quits his job without any explanation to Konno. A later, brief encounter reveals a palpable distance between them, and their friendship quietly dissolves. Time passes until Konno is confronted with the shocking news: Hiasa has gone missing. Compelled by their shared past, Konno begins a determined search for his former friend. During his investigation, Konno uncovers a profound and unsettling secret about Hiasa, forcing him to re-evaluate everything he thought he knew about their bond and the person Hiasa truly was beneath the surface.

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2020

Genre:Drama