Pink and Gray (2016)

Other name: ピンクとグレー, 紅的告別式, Pinku to Gure

Description:

The mystery drama Pink and Gray follows the tragic and sudden death of Rengo Shiraki, a popular movie star who is found dead. His best friend, Daiki Kawada, a struggling actor who has always envied Rengo's immense fame and fortune, discovers the body alongside a mysterious suicide note. This shocking note prompts Daiki to write and publish Rengo's official biography. The book becomes an overnight sensation, unexpectedly thrusting Daiki into the glamorous yet overwhelming limelight he always dreamed of. However, Daiki quickly finds himself struggling to cope with his friend's tragic suicide and a borrowed fame that does not truly belong to him. Tortured by guilt and confusion, Daiki sets out on a desperate quest to discover the dark truth behind Rengo's mysterious death. This captivating thriller explores the dark side of celebrity culture, friendship, and the price of success.

Director: Yukisada Isao [行定 勲]

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2016

Genre:Bromance; Childhood; Drama; Friendship; Mature; Novel; Psychological; Romance; Youth