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Character

7.4/10
TMDB60 votes
2021Original: Japanese125 min

A kind man aspires to become a manga writer, but villains and evil deeds do not come easily to him, for he has little experience or natural inclination for them. Things take a surprise turn when he comes across a family who were described as idealized that are no more. He uses the real-life situation for his work.

Genres: Thriller, Mystery, Crime
Cast: Masaki Suda, Fukase, Mitsuki Takahata, Shidou Nakamura, Shun Oguri

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About Character

Character (2021) is a film in the thriller, mystery, crime genres. Directed by Akira Nagai. The cast includes Masaki Suda, Fukase, Mitsuki Takahata, Shidou Nakamura.

Released
2021-06-11
Original language
Japanese
Runtime
125 minutes
Status
Released
Production countries
Japan
Production companies
TOHO, AOI Pro., Fuji Television Network
Directors
Akira Nagai
Writers
Takashi Nagasaki, Anna Kawahara, Akira Nagai

Character cast & characters

Audience reviews

7.4/10 from 60 TMDB votes. Ratings and reviews are supplied by TMDB. Reviews are attributed to their original authors.

Alunauwie

TMDB member review

The film excels in its structured storytelling, atmospheric visuals, and powerful performances—especially by Masaki Suda, who delivers a nuanced portrayal unlike his previous roles. Supporting actors also shine, contributing to a convincing and balanced cast. However, despite its strengths, the film falls short in certain areas such as implausible murder scenes, underdeveloped character backstories, and a conclusion…

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The film excels in its structured storytelling, atmospheric visuals, and powerful performances—especially by Masaki Suda, who delivers a nuanced portrayal unlike his previous roles. Supporting actors also shine, contributing to a convincing and balanced cast. However, despite its strengths, the film falls short in certain areas such as implausible murder scenes, underdeveloped character backstories, and a conclusion that, while thought-provoking, leaves several loose ends and unanswered questions. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com)

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What is Character about?

A kind man aspires to become a manga writer, but villains and evil deeds do not come easily to him, for he has little experience or natural inclination for them. Things take a surprise turn when he comes across a family who were described as idealized that are no more. He uses the real-life situation for his work.

Who stars in Character?

Masaki Suda, Fukase, Mitsuki Takahata, Shidou Nakamura, Shun Oguri, Akiyoshi Nakao. See the cast cards above for character names.

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