Killing for the Prosecution

Killing for the Prosecution

Directed by Masato Harada

Produced by TOHO, J Storm

2018124 min6.3 / 10

A procedural crime drama centered on a mentor-protégé relationship tested when a murder investigation entangles the mentor's past, balancing institutional duty against personal loyalty.

Young public prosecutor Keiichiro Okino is assigned to the department of the Tokyo Public Prosecutors Office that deals with violent cases, where he will work with Takeshi Mogami, whom he admires. When a money lender is killed and it is suspected that someone from Mogami’s past is the perpetrator, the team prepares to do his best in order to prove the alleged criminal’s guilt.

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  • Is Killing for the Prosecution scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.

  • Does Killing for the Prosecution end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 61% of films.

  • Is Killing for the Prosecution violent? Somewhat. More violent than 59% of films.

  • Is Killing for the Prosecution sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Killing for the Prosecution easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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