Overview

Based on a novel of by Nukui Tokuro, Hohoemu Hito tells the story of Nito Toshimi who, after graduating from Japan’s most difficult university and founding a job at a major city bank, marries Shoko and have a daughter, Amina. Nito, while leading a life that looks like the picture of happiness and being the envy of everyone, is charged with the murder of his wife and young child. At his trial, he reveals a shocking motive for the crime: “I wanted space for books.”

Cast

Tori Matsuzaka, Machiko Ono, Katsuhisa Namase, Yoji Tanaka, Tenkyû Fukuda, Ryohei Abe, Sho Yakumaru, Nori Sato

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What is "The Smiling Man" about?

Based on a novel of by Nukui Tokuro, Hohoemu Hito tells the story of Nito Toshimi who, after graduating from Japan’s most difficult university and founding a job at a major city bank, marries Shoko and have a daughter, Amina. Nito, while leading a life that looks like the picture of happiness and being the envy of everyone, is charged with the murder of his wife and young child. At his trial, he reveals a shocking motive for the crime: “I wanted space for books.”

When was "The Smiling Man" released?

The Smiling Man was released in 2020.

Who stars in "The Smiling Man"?

The cast includes Tori Matsuzaka, Machiko Ono, Katsuhisa Namase, Yoji Tanaka.