Plot: A young man is bullied by his superior at his job. He doesn't have the will or strength to stand up to him and contemplates suicide. But then he gets a phone call from an old classmate, who needs him for a job. A common friend of them has just killed himself for similar reasons, and he needs to cover the story for a local TV station.
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September 01, 2024
Scroll is a fine drama that's a bit more playful with its narrative structure, but stands out thanks to some lovely performances (Furukawa and Kitamura both excel) and its stylish presentation. The struggle of 20-somethings to find their place in the world is a common theme these days, but Shimizu succeeds in giving the film its unique twist. It's a pretty archetypical Japanese drama, if that's not your thing then this film won't change your mind, but the execution is flawless.