In the film's final moments, as Hirayama drives with tears streaming down his face, a subtle play of shadows unfolds. I felt the movie nearing its end, lacking a climax or a thrilling plot twist. A hollow emptiness settled in my chest—a feeling much like the movie itself: a quiet descent, without fanfare. I whispered to myself, "Wait! This can't be it. There has to be more."
But perhaps that's the genius of this film. It serves as a haunting…