After School 18
Jinno (Yo Oizumi) is a middle school teacher whose friend Kimura (Masato Sakai) and his wife are expecting a baby. However, on the day of the baby’s delivery, Kimura suddenly goes missing. Meanwhile a seedy private detective (Kuranosuke Sasaki) hired by a black company seeks the whereabouts of Kimura. Before long, unknown shocking facts about Kimura are revealed and the situation turns to the course nobody would expect.
Known for his powerful plot twists; this early work by Kenji Uchida is a hidden gem filled with puzzles and surprises.
- Director
- Kenji Uchida
- Year
- 2008
- Duration
- 102 mins
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