Penance

In a tranquil Japanese village, the brutal murder of an innocent young girl named Emili leaves deep emotional scars and unanswered questions that linger long after her body is found by four of her classmates. As the case remains unsolved, the girls struggle with guilt and fear, maintaining they can't recall the killer's face. In a poignant act of desperation and despair, Emili's heartbroken mother, Asako, imposes a curse upon them, binding their lives to her loss. Consequently, each girl faces personal trials as they atone for their silence, grappling with the repercussions of their actions in a tale that delves into themes of grief, guilt, and redemption, set against the backdrop of a close-knit community.