It was Hirokazu Koreeda who accidentally dropped the family theme that he was good at, and turned to directing this suspenseful story, focusing on the presentation of legal principles and human nature, which is quite new. But maybe it's because I didn't watch it in one go, and the way the movie is presented is more narrative, so I don't feel very amazing. This is completely subjective. It is also very important to confirm the state of watching the movie again. Is the male protagonist killing for his own selfish desire or to protect the little girl? He changed his confession again and again, and made the judges and lawyers devastated. He probably had the mentality of protesting this. In the end, he did control his own life, at least his own death, so the film actually discusses the law and the law. Social relationships, and a series of responses as a criminal when faced with charges. Should prisoners be given a chance to rehabilitate? In the face of the law, is the pursuit of truth or profit maximization? As a container in a criminal movie, it is actually quite vivid. The court models their own criminal motives and behaviors according to the lawyer's routine, and speculates on each other's intentions to reach a consensus. In the parent-child relationship, through killing in the name of justice, he completed the satisfaction of his father's role. Does the little girl have a special meaning to him or can it be replaced by anyone with similar experiences? Does he care about himself or her? The director of this suspense has never revealed it, and there is no need to reveal it. Everyone has their own answers in their hearts. The key is which one you believe.
If you have a chance, you still have to stop and watch it from the beginning, and you should have a deeper feeling.
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