A Man

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A Man

2022

2h 1m

Drama

Romance

Mystery & Thriller

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6 Reviews

57%

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Fewer than 50 Ratings

After divorcing, Rie has found happiness with her second husband Daisuke and formed a new family. But when Daisuke dies in a tragic accident, she discovers her new husband was not the man she thought he was. Rie calls on the attorney Kido to help her find the truth about the identity of the man she loved. A quest that will open larger questions about the nature of identity itself, and what makes a person real at all.

Wendy Ide

Screen International

An unassuming but rewarding picture, driven by fine performances.

Sep 1, 2022

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Paul Emmanuel Enicola

The Movie Buff

Ishikawa’s meditative direction makes up for the film’s deliberate, languid pace.

Rated: B+

Jul 7, 2024

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James Marsh

South China Morning Post

Ishikawa’s measured direction of A Man keeps the thrills to a bare minimum, instead exploring the moral consequences of living a lie.

Rated: 3/5

Mar 16, 2023

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Douglas Davidson

Elements of Madness

... "A Man" is structured in such a way that audiences can’t help but lean in as soon as the mystery begins, attached first by the development of the characters and then properly hooked by the time the shoe drops.

Rated: 4.5/5

Feb 24, 2023

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Mark Schilling

Japan Times

[A] multilayered, masterful drama.

Nov 18, 2022

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Nicholas Bell

IONCINEMA.com

Ishikawa combines elements of individuals searching for themselves with a thriller procedural constantly shifting when new information comes to light.

Rated: 3.5/5

Sep 1, 2022

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Enrique E

One of those movies that opens up a lot of questions about ourselves. Great acting and good timing.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/13/24

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Ribhav G

A great, well paced crime/thriller which had good emotional beats as well

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/06/23

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Ben W

Beautiful slice of life movie that captures the tragedy that is life and the traumas many of us must carry as a birth rite

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/21/23

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Flixster F

The story is good but the presentation is messed up. Could have been a good investigative thriller but the way it's done may appeal to a minor part of the audience.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

08/11/23

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Kei Ishikawa

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Satoshi Tsumabuki

Akira Kido

Sakura Andô

Rie Taniguchi

Masataka Kubota

Daisuke Taniguchi

Nana Seino

Misuzu Goto

Hidekazu Mashima

Kyoichi Taniguchi

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Synopsis

After divorcing, Rie has found happiness with her second husband Daisuke and formed a new family. But when Daisuke dies in a tragic accident, she discovers her new husband was not the man she thought he was. Rie calls on the attorney Kido to help her find the truth about the identity of the man she loved. A quest that will open larger questions about the nature of identity itself, and what makes a person real at all.

Director: Kei Ishikawa
Producer: Shuhei Akita, Hiroshi Ida, Naoya Kinoshita, Yoshito Nakabe, Minori Tabuchi, Toshihiro Takahashi, Yohei Sadoshima
Screenwriter: Kôsuke Mukai
Production Co: Shochiku
Genre: Drama, Romance, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: Japanese
Runtime: 2h 1m