Torao

Torao

2021 · 96 min

While conducting research for a college project, Kayako befriends a lonely retired detective who can’t stop pondering his unsolved case out loud, Torao. Taking an interest in the case, the two embark on a journey to solve the mystery of a small town.

Directed by Kazuya Murayama · Written by Kazuya Murayama

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