Giwaku (2009 TV Movie)

Giwaku (Japanese: 疑惑, lit. "Suspicion") is a 2009 Japanese television film produced and broadcast by TV Asahi. The production is based on the novel of the same name by the acclaimed author Seicho Matsumoto. The film premiered on January 24, 2009, airing in a prime-time slot from 21:00 to 23:21.

Promotional image for the 2009 television film Giwaku — Promotional poster for the 2009 TV Asahi production of Giwaku.

Plot

The narrative centers on the death of a man, which leads to the investigation of his wife, Kumako Shirakawa. Circumstantial evidence, including a significant insurance policy and the existence of a lover with criminal ties, points toward her culpability. The legal proceedings take a pivotal turn when a female lawyer is appointed to represent her, leading to an investigation that seeks to uncover the truth behind the incident.

Production

The film was directed by Meiji Fujita, with a screenplay adapted by Yo Takeyama. It is one of several screen adaptations of Seicho Matsumoto's original literary work, most notably following the 1982 film adaptation also titled Giwaku.

Cast

The production features an ensemble cast, including:

Masakazu Tamura
Shigeru Muroi
Miki Maya
Mayumi Wakamura
Rina Uchiyama
Ikkei Watanabe
Kosuke Suzuki
Masayuki Yui
Shunta Nakamura
Ryo Hashizume
Shigenori Yamazaki
Shunsuke Daito
Yoko Oshima
Tetsuo Morishita
Misayo Haruki
Masahiko Tsugawa
Ken Kobayashi
Manami Kurose
Kai Inowaki
Kenichi Yajima
Mayumi Asaka
Takashi Sasano
Nenji Kobayashi
Yasuko Sawaguchi
Yuichi Tsuchiya
Gakuji Nomo (as Judge Ohori)