The Motive (2004)
Original title: 理由
The Motive is a 2004 Japanese-language crime movie directed by Nobuhiko Obayashi, with a running time of 2h 40m. It stars Takehiro Murata, Ryo Kase and Toshie Negishi.
Four people are discovered brutally murdered in an up-scale high-rise apartment. All the victims appear to be family, but as the investigation deepens it is discovered that one of the victims isn't related to the family.
Quick answers
What is The Motive about?
Four people are discovered brutally murdered in an up-scale high-rise apartment. All the victims appear to be family, but as the investigation deepens it is discovered that one of the victims isn't related to the family.
When was The Motive released?
The Motive was released on 18 December 2004.
How long is The Motive?
The Motive runs 2h 40m.
Who made The Motive?
The Motive was directed by Nobuhiko Obayashi.
Cast
- Takehiro Murata as Ishikawa, Police
- Ryo Kase as Yuji Yashiro
- Toshie Negishi as Satoko Sunagawa
- Saki Terashima as Nobuko Katakura
- Takuro Atsuki as Takahiro Koito
- Wakaba Irie
- Ittoku Kishibe as Caretaker
- Tokie Hidari as Toshiko Takarai
- Kyusaku Shimada
- Shin'ya Ohwada as Yoshio Sato
- Takahito Hosoyamada as Yasutaka Takarai
- Toru Minegishi as Katsuyuki Akiyoshi