5.9
Blood on the Sun
1945
Who should I trust?
It’s 1940, and the population of Japan is divided over its entry into World War II. Satoko, the wife of a fabric merchant, is devoted to her husband but is beginning to suspect he’s up to something. Soon she allows herself to be drawn into a game in which she enigmatically conceals her intentions.
It’s 1940, and the population of Japan is divided over its entry into World War II. Satoko, the wife of a fabric merchant, is devoted to her husband but is beginning to suspect he’s up to something. Soon she allows herself to be drawn into a game in which she enigmatically conceals her intentions.
Yu AoiSatoko Fukuhara
Issey TakahashiYūsaku Fukuhara
Masahiro HigashideYasuharu Tsumori
Ryota BandoFumio Takeshita
Yuri TsunematsuKomako
HyunriHiroko Kusakabe
Takashi SasanoDoctor Nozaki
Sakichi SatoStreet vendor
Chuck JohnsonBob
Maki Nishiyama
MinosukeKanemura
NihiForeign Business Supplier
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Set during World War II, this film delivers a compelling character-driven drama rather than a typical spy thriller, focusing on emotional conflict and moral dilemmas. With authentic period details and stellar performances—especially from Yu Aoi, whose nuanced portrayal earned her critical acclaim—the film immerses viewers in its tense historical setting. Despite a slow start and limited backstory for some characters, the story unfolds into a gripping and unpredictable finale worth the wait. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com)
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