Samayou Yaiba (2021)

Other name: 東野圭吾 さまよう刃 , The Hovering Blade , Keigo Higashino Samayou Yaiba

Description:

Samayou Yaiba unveils a devastating tale of a father's quest for justice. Shigeki, a single father, shares a close, albeit sometimes argumentative, relationship with his high school daughter, Ema. Their bond forms the core of his world. This world collapses when Ema mysteriously disappears from her part-time job and is later found dead, leaving Shigeki consumed by profound grief.

Days of despair are shattered by an anonymous phone call, delivering the name and address of his daughter's killer. Hesitantly, Shigeki goes to the specified apartment, where he uncovers a horrifying video depicting Ema's brutal murder. Confronted by Atsuya, who returns home, Shigeki's anguish transforms into a vengeful fury, leading him to kill Atsuya. This shocking event ignites a media frenzy, polarizing public opinion on Shigeki's actions. Now, driven by an unyielding resolve, Shigeki dedicates himself to tracking down Kaiji, the main culprit responsible for his daughter's tragic death.

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2021

Genre:Crime; Drama