Keiho Dai Sanjyukyu Jyo


2h 12m 1999

Brief Synopsis

Masaki Shibata is arrested for the murder of a man and his wife, whom he claims interrupted his acting performance. He admits to the murder but seems mentally unbalanced. However, assistant psychiatrist Kafka doesn't quite believe in his schizophrenia and investigates further with the help of a cynical detective. Soon, more complex layers of psychological and criminal pasts are revealed.

Film Details

Also Known As
Keiho, Naked Law
Genre
Drama
Release Date
1999
Production Company
Shochiku Company, Ltd.; Shochiku Company, Ltd.

Technical Specs

Duration
2h 12m

Synopsis

Masaki Shibata is arrested for the murder of a man and his wife, whom he claims interrupted his acting performance. He admits to the murder but seems mentally unbalanced. However, assistant psychiatrist Kafka doesn't quite believe in his schizophrenia and investigates further with the help of a cynical detective. Soon, more complex layers of psychological and criminal pasts are revealed.

Film Details

Also Known As
Keiho, Naked Law
Genre
Drama
Release Date
1999
Production Company
Shochiku Company, Ltd.; Shochiku Company, Ltd.

Technical Specs

Duration
2h 12m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Shown at Berlin International Film Festival (in competition) February 10-21, 1999.

Shown at Seattle International Film Festival (Contemporary World Cinema) May 13 - June 6, 1999.

color

Dolby