The Devil's Path

The Devil's Path

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Release Date

9/21/2013

Runtime

128 mins

Overview

Death-row inmate Sudo sends a letter to magazine reporter Fujii. In his letter, he states that a man named Kimura, also known as "teacher," committed numerous murders for insurance money. While checking out the story, based on Sudo's tip, Fuji becomes convinced that the letter is correct. But, a lot of time has passed from the incidents and Sudo's testimony isn't clear. Due to the persistance of Sudo, who is a former yakuza, and Fuji, the police begin to move.

Status

Released

Original Language

Japanese

Budget

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Revenue

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A methodical investigation into a cold serial murder case where a death-row inmate and a journalist become obsessed with uncovering the truth about a killer the system failed to stop. It's a slow, grinding thriller about piecing together fragments of an old crime when time and institutional inertia work against you.

Mood

TenseContemplativeDread-soaked

Themes

CrimeJusticeObsessionCorruption

Tone

Earnest

Pacing

Slow-burn

Look

NaturalisticDocumentary-like

Structure

Linear

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Graphic violence

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