FEATURE FILM

The Master Plan

7.6/10
TMDB8 votes
Original: 100 min

Kida and Makoto grew up together because they have it in common that they don't have parents. And a transfer student, Yotchi, also gets along with them because she has a similar background, which is that they come from not such a good home environment. They spent their school life supporting each other. But, at the age of 20, Yotchi disappeared. Then Lisa, the daughter of a politician and a top model, appears in front of the two men. Makoto takes an unusual romantic interest in Lisa, who lives in a different world from them, and asked her out to dinner, but she does not take him up on it at all. Kida warns Makoto to give up on her because they live in different worlds, but Makoto quits his job and vanishes without a trace.

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About The Master Plan

A proposal spanning 10 years. A grand plan that dragged all of Japan into it.

The Master Plan (2021) is a film in the thriller, drama, mystery genres. Directed by . The cast includes Takanori Iwata, Mackenyu Maeda, Anna Yamada, Anne Nakamura.

Released
Original language
Runtime
100 minutes
Status
Released
Production countries
Japan
Production companies
avex pictures, Kyodo Television, RIKI PROJECT, Happinet, Shueisha, Nagoya Broadcasting Network, A-Sketch, Hikari TV, Quaras
Directors
Writers
Mitsutoshi Saijo

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Audience reviews

7.6/10 from 8 TMDB votes. Ratings and reviews are supplied by TMDB. Reviews are attributed to their original authors.

Alunauwie

TMDB member review

*The Master Plan* thoughtfully blends romance, friendship, and political corruption into a reflective drama, supported by strong performances, seamless nonlinear storytelling, and meaningful themes about ambition, memory, and human connection. Although the emotional depth of some characters could have been explored further, the film delivers a subtle yet effective twist and a bittersweet conclusion that lingers long…

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*The Master Plan* thoughtfully blends romance, friendship, and political corruption into a reflective drama, supported by strong performances, seamless nonlinear storytelling, and meaningful themes about ambition, memory, and human connection. Although the emotional depth of some characters could have been explored further, the film delivers a subtle yet effective twist and a bittersweet conclusion that lingers long after it ends. Overall, it is a rewarding watch for viewers who appreciate slow-burning dramas with emotional and philosophical depth. BY ALUNAUWIE

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What is The Master Plan about?

Kida and Makoto grew up together because they have it in common that they don't have parents. And a transfer student, Yotchi, also gets along with them because she has a similar background, which is that they come from not such a good home environment. They spent their school life supporting each other. But, at the age of 20, Yotchi disappeared. Then Lisa, the daughter of a politician and a top model, appears in front of the two men. Makoto takes an unusual romantic interest in Lisa, who lives in a different world from them, and asked her out to dinner, but she does not take him up on it at all. Kida warns Makoto to give up on her because they live in different worlds, but Makoto quits his job and vanishes without a trace.

Who stars in The Master Plan?

Takanori Iwata, Mackenyu Maeda, Anna Yamada, Anne Nakamura, Kenjirou Ishimaru, Kohei Otomo. See the cast cards above for character names.

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