Influence (2021)

Other name: インフルエンス , Infuruensu

Description:

Influence plunges into a haunting confession as Yuri approaches a female novelist, revealing she and two friends committed three murders and requesting their story be told. The narrative rewinds to Yuri's high school years, living in a provincial apartment complex. She was deeply scarred by her inability to intervene when her classmate, Satoko, suffered sexual assault from her own grandfather, leading to their estrangement and Yuri's profound emotional pain.

Her life took an unexpected turn with the arrival of Maho, a transfer student from Tokyo. Maho's serious nature made it hard to connect with others, yet she and Yuri forged a deep bond, sharing the same apartment complex. One fateful day, Maho faced a terrifying knife attack. Yuri, attempting to protect her friend, ended up stabbing the assailant. The very next day, Satoko was arrested, unraveling a complex web of deceit and consequence. This gripping psychological mystery explores the profound impact of past trauma and the dangerous bonds of friendship.

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2021

Genre:Drama; Friendship; Suspense