Shoutai (2022)

Other name: 正体, Shotai, Identity

Description:

Shoutai delves into the harrowing ordeal of Kaburagi Keiichi, a man unjustly arrested as a suspect in a brutal murder case and subsequently sentenced to death. During his transfer between facilities, Kaburagi seizes a desperate opportunity and makes a daring escape, becoming a highly sought-after fugitive. While on the run and seeking refuge in various hiding places, he unexpectedly crosses paths with innocent people facing dire predicaments. Against all odds, the condemned man repeatedly puts his own escape at risk to selflessly rescue these strangers. However, the gratitude of those he saves soon turns to profound confusion and doubt when they realize that their savior is none other than a notorious, wanted death row prisoner. This shocking revelation compels them to question: Is Kaburagi Keiichi truly a murderer, or is there a hidden truth behind his conviction?

Producer: WOWOW

Director: Nakata Hideo [中田秀夫] and Taniguchi Masaaki [谷口正晃]

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2022

Genre:Investigation; Murder; Mystery; Novel; Suspense; Thriller