Trailer added for movie “Sham” starring Go Ayano, Kou Shibasaki, & Kazuya Kamenashi. Movie is based on 2007 novel “Detchiage Fukuoka Satsujin Kyoshi Jiken no Shinsou” by Masumi Fukuda and directed by Takashi Miike. The film revolves around a case that is based on a true story. A teacher played by Go Ayano is accused by a student’s mother played by Kou Shibasaki of physically abusing her son, leading her son to commit suicide.
“Sham” will be released June 27, 2025 in Japan.
Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki: In 2003, elementary school teacher Seiichi Yabushita (Go Ayano) is accused by Ritsuko Himuro (Kou Shibasaki) of physically abusing her son Takuto Himuro (Kira Miura) as corporal punishment. Reporter Michihiko Narumi (Kazuya Kamenashi) gets wind of the case and reports the case using Seiichi Yabushita’s actual name in the article. His article shakes the entire nation and Seiichi Yabushita becomes the target of the media. Seiichi Yabushita’s life is ruined.
Meanwhile, there’s countless voices supporting Ritsuko Himuro and a large legal team of 550 people is formed for Ritsuko Himuro. The case develops into an unprecedented civil lawsuit. Virtually everyone is pulling for and expecting Ritsuko Himuro to win the case. The trial begins.
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