
Traces of Sin
Directed by Kei Ishikawa
Produced by Bandai Visual, TV Tokyo
A dark investigative thriller that peels back the facade of a seemingly perfect family to reveal hidden horrors beneath.
A year has gone by without any progress on the Tako family's murder, in which an elite businessman, his beautiful and perfect wife, and adorable daughter were brutally killed. Weekly magazine journalist Tanaka gives the case another shot and digs for the truth, but people connected with the case describe a family far-flung from the seemingly picture-perfect couple, and then he discovers a reality more terrifying than anyone had imagined.
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Is Traces of Sin sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.
Is Traces of Sin scary? Yes. More frightening than 87% of films.
Does Traces of Sin end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 83% of films.
Is Traces of Sin violent? Yes. More violent than 80% of films.
Is Traces of Sin easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.
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Like Traces of Sin
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Like Traces of Sin, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Traces of Sin, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
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