Joshi Iryo Keimusho

Minori is incarcerated at a women's medical prison exclusively for inmates with mental and physical disabilities. She was incarcerated for manslaughter, but in fact she deliberately entered the prison to investigate the mysterious suicide of her younger sister, Manami, who was also incarcerated there two years prior. Although billed as a rehabilitation support facility, the prison has in reality become a testing ground for guards who repeatedly assault female inmates, and for the warden and in-house doctor to conduct personality reform experiments.

Directed by Toshiyuki Kakihara, Joshi Iryo Keimusho leans on a strong ensemble — Shou Nishino, Manzo Shinra, Yoshihiro Satō — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2015.