: Portrays the protagonist whose investigation forces him to drift between "in-control normalcy" and "corrupt abnormality".
: Director Shiraishi employs a gloomy, subdued color palette and "snakelike" dialogue to maintain a sense of dread and visceral unease.
: The film uses glass reflections in prison interview scenes to visually "merge" the faces of the student and the killer, symbolizing Masaya’s growing identification with Haimura. : Portrays the protagonist whose investigation forces him
: Features in a supporting role as Itsuki Kanayama.
Lesson in Murder (死刑にいたる病), released in May 2022, is a chilling Japanese psychological thriller directed by . Based on the novel by Riu Kushiki, the film explores a complex "cat-and-mouse" game between a university student and a charismatic serial killer. Core Plot & Premise : Features in a supporting role as Itsuki Kanayama
: While Haimura admits to most of his crimes, he insists he was framed for the final murder—a 26-year-old woman whose death does not fit his typical M.O. of targeting teenagers.
: Reviewers often compare the interaction between Masaya and Haimura to the dynamic in The Silence of the Lambs . Core Plot & Premise : While Haimura admits
: Plays Masaya’s mother, Eriko Kakei, whose own dark past becomes central to the plot. Key Features & Cinematic Style