Hyouchakusha (2021)

Other name: Drifter

Description:

"Hyouchakusha" plunges into a captivating mystery when a handsome, naked man washes ashore, his discovery by high school girls quickly turning him into a viral sensation dubbed the "handsomenakeddrifter." Nicknamed Hemingway, he suffers from amnesia, with only an ankle tattoo offering a clue to his identity.

Simultaneously, a local girl's disappearance sparks fears of a connection to past serial murders. While police detectives investigate, the missing girl is found in a location eerily similar to one of Hemingway's drawings. This uncanny coincidence ignites public speculation about his prophetic abilities, attracting a journalist's curiosity and a detective's suspicion. As Hemingway inadvertently aids in resolving inexplicable incidents, people begin to fanatically believe in his divine power. Through the escalating fervor, Hemingway remains an enigma. The film explores who this mysterious drifter truly is and the unsettling truth behind the series of events, questioning the power of belief and the projection of identity.

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2021

Genre:Drama; Mystery