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The Smiling Man (2020)
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Based on a novel of by Nukui Tokuro, Hohoemu Hito tells the story of Nito Toshimi who, after graduating from Japan’s most difficult university and founding a job at a major city bank, marries Shoko and have a daughter, Amina. Nito, while leading a life that looks like the picture of happiness and being the envy of everyone, is charged with the murder of his wife and young child. At his trial, he reveals a shocking motive for the crime: “I wanted space for books. ”.
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Strong recommendationSupernatural mystery
EnergyTense with bursts of wonder
ToneMysterious and emotional
ExperienceAdventure, mystery, and emotional pull
Best suited forcharacter-driven drama and emotional tension
What to expect from this title?Expect mystery, friendship, and supernatural pressure to grow together, with emotion carrying as much weight as the scares.
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Viewer insight The Smiling Man is a 2020 film in the TV Movie / Drama category from Japan. Directed by Masayuki Ochiai. Starring Tori Matsuzaka and Machiko Ono. Runtime: about 101 minutes. Original language: Japanese. TMDB rating: 7.5/10.
Genre: TV Movie / Drama, Released in 2020, Original language: Japanese, Production: Japan, Runtime: about 101 minutes, Starring Tori Matsuzaka and Machiko Ono.
Runtime
101 min
Original language
Japanese
Country of origin
Japan
Type
Movie
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Cast & crew
Tori Matsuzaka
Toshimi Nito
Machiko Ono
Akira Kamoi
Katsuhisa Namase
Hajime Inoue
Yoji Tanaka
Koichi Takizawa
Tenkyû Fukuda
Kunio Sato
Ryohei Abe
Keijiro Kajiwara
Sho Yakumaru
Yasushi hosaka
Nori Sato
Kasumi
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Toshihito Kokubo
Takuro Kamoi
Fuga Shibazaki
Toshimi Nito (child)
Sora Tamaki
Kasumi (child)
Director: Masayuki Ochiai
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1What is movie The Smiling Man (2020)?
It is a movie released in 2020 within the TV Movie, Drama, Mystery category.
2What is the story of The Smiling Man?
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4What is the rating of The Smiling Man?
It currently holds a TMDB rating of 7.5/10 based on 2 ratings.
5What is the runtime of The Smiling Man?
Its runtime is about 101 minutes.
6What kind of viewers is The Smiling Man best suited for?
A sharper fit for viewers who enjoy hidden motives, controlled reveals, and a mood that keeps tightening.
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