The writer and college professor, Alexandre Fayard, researches and gives lectures about the gruesome literary work of the mysterious Japanese writer Shundei Oe, considered by him to be the master of manipulation.
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🔍 Search on JustWatch →The director builds tension economically — doesn't waste it, holds it in reserve. The film pins you to your seat methodically, without rushing.
Sustains tension exactly as long as needed. May dip slightly after — but the overall level is good.
For viewers who appreciate intelligent genre work without dumbing down.
Director: Barbet Schroeder
— MovieFinder Editorial
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Viewing atmosphere: Alone or with a partner. Quiet, dark. Phone on silent.
Benoît Magimel
Alex Fayard
Lika Minamoto
Tamao
Shun Sugata
Inspecteur Fuji
Gen Shimaoka
Ken Honda
Ryo Ishibashi
Ryuji Mogi
Fukui Tomonobu
Mr. Awase
Nishimura Kazuhiko
Inspecteur Matsumoto
Reika Kirishima
Kumiko
Kazuki Tsujimoto
Shundei Oe
Shiho Fujimura
Patronne de la maison de thé
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