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"The Third Murder" is a 2017 Japanese legal drama film written and directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda. The narrative follows a defense attorney, played by Masaharu Fukuyama, who is hired to represent a man confessing to a murder. As the lawyer investigates the case, he begins to question the actual events and the rigid nature of the Japanese judicial system. The film explores themes of guilt, truth, and morality, differing from Kore-eda's typical family dramas by focusing on the courtroom genre.
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What crime does Misumi confess to in The Third Murder?
Misumi, played by Koji Yakusho, is charged with killing and setting fire to the president of the company that laid him off. Defense lawyer Shigemori, played by Masaharu Fukuyama, investigates because Misumi's shifting account makes the case less simple than his confession.
Who directed and wrote The Third Murder?
Hirokazu Kore-eda wrote, directed and edited the 2017 Japanese film. It was produced by Fuji Television Network, Amuse and GAGA, and its Japanese title is Sandome no Satsujin.
How long is The Third Murder and where did it premiere?
The film runs 124 minutes and was released in Japan on September 9, 2017. It played in competition at the 2017 Venice International Film Festival and was also selected for Toronto's Masters section.
Is The Third Murder a conventional courtroom mystery?
It uses a murder defense case as its frame, but Kore-eda's script focuses on how Shigemori's ideas about truth and justice change as he questions Misumi, the victim's family and the evidence. The film received the 2018 Japan Academy Prize for Picture of the Year, along with directing and screenplay awards for Kore-eda.
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