
The Journalist
Directed by Michihito Fujii
Produced by STAR SANDS, The icon
A procedural drama about investigative journalism confronting institutional corruption, grounded in real events and driven by intellectual and moral conviction.
It is the job of the press to cover corporate crime, government plots and society. It is in this context that young female reporter on the beat Erika rolls up her sleeves and goes to work regarding what seems to be a government cover up. She is dealing with a government bureaucrat called Sugihara. It seems as if a clash is inevitable.
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Is The Journalist violent? Not especially. Less violent than 73% of films.
Is The Journalist scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.
Does The Journalist end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is The Journalist sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is The Journalist easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
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Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
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Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

















































