Abnormal Rodeo Blues

One day, two bodies were found in a factory. Although there were gunshot wounds, the cause of death was determined to be asphyxiation. One was Hideo Goto, who was on the verge of his breakthrough as a unique actor in his twenties. The other was Kouji Kawamura, who was also a DJ in his teens. Kawamura was once involved in an incident and was imprisoned. He is now working at the company of his childhood friend, Hideo Goto. What really happened between them?

Directed by Masaoki Hirota, Abnormal Rodeo Blues leans on a strong ensemble — Kanna Shinozaki, Non Ayakaze, Megumi Maeno — 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 2020.