

Mystery
Overview
A private detective is hired to find a missing man by his wife. While his search is unsuccessful, the detective's own life begins to resemble the man for whom he is searching.
Top Cast


Shintarō Katsu
Shintarō Katsu
Detective
Shintarō Katsu
Detective


Etsuko Ichihara
Etsuko Ichihara
Wife
Etsuko Ichihara
Wife
Osamu Ōkawa
Osamu Ōkawa
Wife's Brother
Osamu Ōkawa
Wife's Brother


Kiyoshi Atsumi
Kiyoshi Atsumi
Tashiro
Kiyoshi Atsumi
Tashiro


Tamao Nakamura
Tamao Nakamura
Detective's Wife
Tamao Nakamura
Detective's Wife


Kinzō Shin
Kinzō Shin
Coffee Shop Owner
Kinzō Shin
Coffee Shop Owner


Reiko Kasahara
Reiko Kasahara
Reiko Kasahara


Hōsei Komatsu
Hōsei Komatsu
Hōsei Komatsu


Akiko Kudō
Akiko Kudō
Akiko Kudō


Aiko Nagayama
Aiko Nagayama
Aiko Nagayama
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