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Darkness in the Light

2001 · 119 min Drama
5.8 / 10 · TMDB

A middle-aged salaryman with a typical family, living quietly in a provincial city (Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture), wakes up one morning in the summer of 1994 to find himself the prime suspect in the biggest mass-murder case of the decade.

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Original Title 日本の黒い夏 [冤enzai罪]
Year 2001
Country Japan
Genre Drama
Director Kei Kumai
Runtime 119 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.8/10 (2 votes)

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Darkness in the Light has mixed reviews with a rating of 5.8/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.

Not every film is made for everyone. Read the synopsis, watch the trailer — you'll know right away if it's for you.

A 2001 film from an era before CGI overload, with real performances that still hit hard. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

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