Closed Ward (2019)

Other name: 閉鎖病棟―それぞれの朝―, Heisa Byoutou, Heisa Byouto - Sorezore no Asa, Family of Strangers

Description:

Closed Ward plunges viewers into the lives of patients at a psychiatric hospital. Among them are Hidemaru, admitted after the tragic murders of his mother and daughter-in-law, and Chusan, a former salaryman battling debilitating auditory hallucinations. Yuki, a high school student grappling with school refusal, also seeks help through outpatient treatment. Despite their individual struggles, these patients strive to find moments of joy and live brightly within the hospital walls. However, this fragile peace shatters when a shocking murder occurs. The serene environment transforms into a scene of terror and suspicion, as the unthinkable unfolds. The investigation reveals a chilling truth: the culprit behind this horrific crime is none other than Hidemaru, threatening to unravel the lives of everyone in the closed ward.

Director: Hirayama Hideyuki [平山秀幸]

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2019

Genre:Crime; Drama; Friendship; Mature; Murder; Novel