About the Film
Michiko Oshitani, who lived in Shiga Prefecture, is found dead at an apartment in Tokyo. She was strangled to death. Mutsuo Koshikawa is the owner of the apartment and he goes missing. Detectives including Yuhei Matsumiya who is a cousin of Detective Kyoichiro Kaga , have difficulties in solving the case. They can't find a connection between Michiko Oshitani and Mutsuo Koshikawa. They soon learn that Michiko Oshitani came to Tokyo to visit Hiromi Asai . They graduated from the same school, but there isn't a connection between Hiromi Asai and Mutsuo Koshikawa. Detective Yuhei Matsumiya finds something near Michiko Oshitani's body. That something has the names of 12 bridges surrounding the Nihonbashi area of Tokyo. Detective Kyoichiro Kaga learns of the clue and becomes agitated. There's a connection with his late mother
✨ The Watchlist Wizard Verdict
The Vibe: The Crimes That Bind is a captivating and well-crafted mystery and thriller and crime movie from 2018. Directed by Katsuo Fukuzawa, and starring Hiroshi Abe, Nanako Matsushima, Junpei Mizobata Michiko Oshitani, who lived in Shiga Prefecture, is found dead at an apartment in Tokyo.
Fan Reception: Boasting a solid score of 7.3/10, The Crimes That Bind delivers a polished experience that stands out in the crowded Mystery landscape.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for general audiences and genre enthusiasts. If you enjoy movies that blends mystery with thriller elements, The Crimes That Bind deserves a spot on your watchlist.
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Hiroshi Abe
Notable Career Works
1999
2007
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2004
Nanako Matsushima
Notable Career Works
1998
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1999
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