Promise of Death (2021)
Original title: 死との約束
Promise of Death is a 2021 Japanese-language crime movie directed by Hidenori Joho, with a running time of 2h 10m. It stars Mansai Nomura, Keiko Matsuzaka and Koji Yamamoto.
Detective Suguro is enjoying a stay at a luxurious hotel in Wakayama. Also staying at the hotel is an unusual family led by rich widow Mrs. Hondo. She acts like a tyrant around her children, who are afraid of her and are at her beck and call. Unfortunately, a tragedy strikes the Hondo Family while on a hike to a local shrine. Mrs. Hondo, who was supposed to be taking a rest on the way, is found dead. Kawahara Daisaku, the chief of the local police station, asks Suguro to help with the investigation of Mrs. Hondo’s death.
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What is Promise of Death about?
Detective Suguro is enjoying a stay at a luxurious hotel in Wakayama. Also staying at the hotel is an unusual family led by rich widow Mrs. Hondo. She acts like a tyrant around her children, who are afraid of her and are at her beck and call. Unfortunately, a tragedy strikes the Hondo Family while on a hike to a local shrine. Mrs. Hondo, who was supposed to be taking a rest on the way, is found dead. Kawahara Daisaku, the chief of the local police station, asks Suguro to help with the investigation of Mrs. Hondo’s death.
When was Promise of Death released?
Promise of Death was released on 6 March 2021.
How long is Promise of Death?
Promise of Death runs 2h 10m.
Who made Promise of Death?
Promise of Death was directed by Hidenori Joho.
Cast
- Mansai Nomura as Takeru Suguro
- Keiko Matsuzaka as Mrs. Hondo
- Koji Yamamoto as Reiichiro Hondo
- Sylvia Grab as Nagiko Hondo
- Hayato Ichihara as Omomizu Hondo
- Mayu Hotta as Kyoko Hondo
- Nanoka Hara as Ayana Hondo
- Manami Higa as Kinuko Sara
- Yoshiyuki Tsubokura as Kota Jumonji
- Satomi Nagano as Hana Asuka
- Kenji Anan as Daisaku Kawahari
- Kyoka Suzuki as Honami Uesugi