Every Trick In The Book (2021)

Other name: 鳩の撃退法, はとのげきたいほう, Hato no Gekitaiho, The Method of Repulsing the Dove, How to Repel Pigeons

Description:

Every Trick In The Book delves into renowned author Shinichi Tsuda’s latest novel, a gripping mystery centered on Tsuyama, a driver who stumbles upon a mysterious counterfeit bill. This discovery thrusts Tsuyama into a dangerous game with underworld kingpin Kurata, threatening his very life. Doubting the story's veracity, Tsuda's editor, Nahomi Torikai, embarks on a personal investigation. She meticulously investigates strange disappearances, a missing post office worker, and the enigma of a shady load of cash, all echoing elements from Tsuda's story. As Torikai uncovers disturbing connections, unveiling the truth about "the doves" and a fateful encounter from that night, she confronts a series of shocking facts that blur the line between fiction and reality. The film explores why the counterfeit money found its way into Tsuda's hands and the profound ending he truly wished to portray through his compelling narrative.

Director: Takahata Hideta [タカハタ秀太]

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2021

Genre:Drama; Investigation; Mystery; Novel