Overview

Shinji Aoyama’s short film follows an unlikely pair of detectives—played by Susumu Terajima and filmmaker Kiyoshi Kurosawa—as they navigate a quirky case with deadpan seriousness. Mixing parody with genre tropes, the film riffs on the idea of “The Detective Who Can Say No,” echoing the satirical spirit of its title while playfully undermining the conventions of Japanese cop dramas. Made for the omnibus film "Deka Matsuri"

Cast

Susumu Terajima, Kiyoshi Kurosawa, Shinji Aoyama, Yoichiro Saito, 太田和志

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What is "The Detective Who Can Say No" about?

Shinji Aoyama’s short film follows an unlikely pair of detectives—played by Susumu Terajima and filmmaker Kiyoshi Kurosawa—as they navigate a quirky case with deadpan seriousness. Mixing parody with genre tropes, the film riffs on the idea of “The Detective Who Can Say No,” echoing the satirical spirit of its title while playfully undermining the conventions of Japanese cop dramas. Made for the omnibus film "Deka Matsuri"

When was "The Detective Who Can Say No" released?

The Detective Who Can Say No was released in 2003.

Who stars in "The Detective Who Can Say No"?

The cast includes Susumu Terajima, Kiyoshi Kurosawa, Shinji Aoyama, Yoichiro Saito.