Shield of Straw

In this gripping Japanese drama, the life of powerful politician Ninagawa takes an unexpected turn when his beloved granddaughter is brutally murdered. As the police investigate the heinous crime, they find Kunihide Kiyomaru as their prime suspect, a man with a chilling history of assault and murder from eight years prior. The previous case remains unsolved due to the evasive nature of the culprit, and this new tragedy threatens to further destabilize Ninagawa's world.The film delves into themes of political power, personal grief, and the relentless pursuit of justice. As the plot unfolds, we witness not only the harrowing impact of violence on innocent lives but also the intricate web of connections within Japanese politics and society that could be exploited by a dangerous criminal. The tension builds as both the police and Ninagawa himself become increasingly desperate to uncover the truth behind the horrifying series of events and bring Kunihide Kiyomaru to justice once and for all.