The Smiling Man
Originally released in 2020. The Smiling Man is a tv movie/drama film. directed by Masayuki Ochiai.
Starring Tori Matsuzaka, Machiko Ono, and Katsuhisa Namase
Synopsis
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.”
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 1, 2020
5 years ago
Runtime
1h 41m
101 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (1 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Tori Matsuzaka
as Toshimi Nito
Machiko Ono
as Akira Kamoi
Katsuhisa Namase
as Hajime Inoue
Yoji Tanaka
as Koichi Takizawa
Tenkyû Fukuda
as Kunio Sato
Ryohei Abe
as Keijiro Kajiwara
Sho Yakumaru
as Yasushi hosaka
Nori Sato
as Kasumi
Toshihito Kokubo
as Takuro Kamoi
Fuga Shibazaki
as Toshimi Nito (child)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- TV Asahi
Frequently Asked Questions
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 Sho...
Who directed The Smiling Man?
The Smiling Man was directed by Masayuki Ochiai.
How long is The Smiling Man?
The Smiling Man has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).
When was The Smiling Man released?
The Smiling Man was released on March 1, 2020 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Smiling Man?
The main cast of The Smiling Man includes Tori Matsuzaka, Machiko Ono, Katsuhisa Namase, Yoji Tanaka, Tenkyû Fukuda.