Hope / Wish (2020)

Profile

• Movie: Hope (English title) / Wish (literal title)
• Romaji: Nozomi
• Japanese: 望み

• Director: Yukihiko Tsutsumi
• Writer: Shusuke Shizukui (novel), Satoko Okudera
• Producer: Naohiko Ninomiya, Hidehisa Chiwata, Masahiro Uchiyama
• Cinematographer: Daisuke Souma
• Release Date: October 9, 2020
• Runtime: 108 min.
• Distributor: Kadokawa Pictures
• Language: Japanese
• Country: Japan

Synopsis

Kazuto Ishikawa (Shinichi Tsutsumi) is a first-class architect. He is married to Kiyomi (Yuriko Ishida). They have a son, Tadashi, who attends high school and a daughter, Miyabi, who attends middle school. They live together in a refined home, designed by Kazuto.

An injury causes Tadashi to quit play soccer. Since that time, Tadashi often stays out all night without permission. One evening, Tadashi leaves home and does not return. Kazuto and Kiyomi become worried about their son and consider going to the police. News then reveal the murder of Tadashi’s classmate. The police suspect that Tadashi might be involved in the murder.