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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

Plot 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.