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Movie poster: Ataru: The First Love & The Last Kill (2013)
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Ataru: The First Love & The Last Kill

2013 · 120 min Crime Mystery Drama
6.0 / 10 · TMDB

Ataru, who suffers from “savant syndrome,” has the power to discover, observe, see through, and deduct microscopic evidence of unsolved cases. Why does he always go to the criminal sites? What explains his strange behavior? Meanwhile, a mystery unfolds with Ataru and a woman named Madoka, who is a killer. The woman possesses the same extraordinary memory and deductive reasoning abilities as Ataru. Who is she?

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Original Title 劇場版 ATARU THE FIRST LOVE&THE LAST KILL
Year 2013
Country Japan
Genre Crime, Mystery, Drama
Director Hisashi Kimura
Runtime 120 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.0/10 (7 votes)

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The film constructs its mystery by relying on the compelling dynamic between two mirrored savant minds, exploring themes of memory, trauma, and identity within a procedural framework. It builds tension not just from the crime, but from the poignant personal mystery at its core.

What lingers after the final deduction is a melancholic reflection on connection and the scars that shape extraordinary perception. The solution to the heart proves more elusive than any criminal case. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Hisashi Kimura

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