Drama Digest
This is the Japanese adaptation of the same-named Korean drama. Saegusa Kento (Sakaguchi Kentaro), a freelance journalist, spends most of his time seeking scoop for various gossip magazines despite having completed police school. He is apprehended by the police and admonished, but he is released due to his lack of criminal activity.
The Feel-Good Part
Many people would enjoy the Japanese remakes of Korean dramas because the stories are strong and there is no “over-the-top” drama or issue. It’s incredibly well-acted and has a very clean cut. Another pleasant surprise is the presence of two senior actors. Given that the original almost blew everyone away, the lead actor did a good job.
The Disappointing Factor
This version is shorter than the original and does not include all of the stories from the Korean version.
In-Depth Analysis
Saegusa Kento (Sakaguchi Kentaro), a freelance journalist, spends the majority of his time gathering information for various gossip magazines despite having completed police training. He is apprehended by the cops and reprimanded, but he is eventually released due to his lack of criminal activity. He passes a garbage truck by chance and discovers a walkie-talkie calling out to him as he walks away. He snatches it up, perplexed and intrigued, and begins a conversation with Oyama Takeshi (Kitamura Kazuki), who inquires about an abandoned hospital. When their contact is abruptly disconnected, Saegusa visits the abandoned location to quell his curiosity, only to discover a skeleton.
Star Power
One pleasant surprise was the appearance of two senior performers, who nearly blew everyone away; the lead actor performed admirably.
Overall Opinion
Overall, movie is fascinating one should definitely give it a go.
