Shi to no Yakusoku (2021)

Other name: 死との約束 , Promise of Death , Promise with Death

Description:

Shi to no Yakusoku, a compelling adaptation of Agatha Christie's "Appointment with Death," plunges viewers into a world of family tension and deadly secrets. The story unfolds around a wealthy and profoundly tyrannical matriarch whose iron will casts a long shadow over her adult stepchildren. During what should be a peaceful family vacation, her sudden passing initially seems a tragic but natural event. However, suspicions soon arise, and it becomes terrifyingly clear that her death was no accident – she was murdered. A relentless investigation commences, delving deep into the family's fractured dynamics. As hidden resentments, long-buried grievances, and dark pasts come to light, every family member becomes a potential suspect. The unraveling mystery exposes the corrosive effects of the matriarch's oppressive nature, building towards a startling discovery of the true killer and their shocking motive.

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2021

Genre:Crime; Detective; Drama; Mystery