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Release Year2014
Runtime—
LanguageJapanese
CertificationNR
GenresMystery, Drama, TV Movie
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DirectorYasuo Tsuruhashi
WritersShunsaku Ikehata
TypeFeature Film
Rating0.0 out of 10
Cast8 credited
Also Known AsA House on a Hill
About A House on a Hill
Rieko Sugita, a young and beautiful hairdresser who happens to visit a bedding shop owned by Yoshitaro (Emoto) and the latter becomes so besotted with her that they begin an affair without his wife's knowledge. On the other hand, Rieko hates her late mother (Fueki Yuko) for sleeping around with other men but is actually following in her footsteps by sleeping with men for money. One day, she reunites with her first love Naoki (Ozawa) who has become an assistant professor and shares a dark secret with her. Soon, the romance between them is rekindled. However, Yoshitaro who has lost his fortune and is about to lose Rieko, becomes consumed by jealousy which brings Rieko, Naoki and him to the point of no return. -- Dorama World
Directed by Yasuo Tsuruhashi, A House on a Hill leans on a strong ensemble — Machiko Ono, Akira Emoto, Yukiyoshi Ozawa — 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 mystery titles of 2014.
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