Forgiven Children (2020)

Other name: 許された子どもたち

Description:

In "Forgiven Children," a tragic accident unfolds when young Kira, playing with a self-made crossbow, inadvertently causes the death of his classmate Itsuki. Despite being found innocent due to insufficient evidence, the incident is widely publicized by mass media, igniting a furious societal backlash. This intense public uproar relentlessly targets Kira's family, leaving them profoundly affected.

Director Eisuke Naito masterfully delves into the complex question of how a parent would react to their child committing a crime. The film compellingly shifts its perspective between the youth's experience and the parents' enduring struggle, creating a bleak yet powerful drama. It skillfully blurs the conventional lines between perpetrator and victim, offering a nuanced and deeply affecting exploration of guilt, responsibility, and the unforgiving judgment of society.

Director: Naito Eisuke [内藤瑛亮]

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2020

Genre:Drama; Thriller