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Yurigokoro

Yurigokoro

7,1 /10 (24 Votes)
2017 JA 128 min

Overview

Ryosuke has a bright future. He just opened a successful restaurant and hopes to tie the knot soon with his alluring girlfriend. But then his father declares he has pancreatic cancer and his betrothed vanishes without a trace. In his father’s belongings, he discovers a secret diary, which starts with an ominous sentence: “Without remorse, I take a life …” Ryosuke is completely spellbound and reads on, discovering that the document is actually the confession of a murderer.

Release date

23/09/2017

Votes

24

Popularity

1.6

Genres

Status

Released

Original title

ユリゴコロ

Language

JA

Runtime

128 min

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Alunauwie

2025-09-17

⭐ 9

Yurigokoro is a gripping psychological thriller based on Mahokaru Numata’s novel, exploring the chilling life of a girl shaped into a killer from childhood, wrapped in intense emotional and moral complexities. With outstanding performances—especially from the child actor—and immersive storytelling, the film balances disturbing content with powerful cinematic elements that keep viewers emotionally invested throughout its runtime. Not suitable for viewers under 18 due to its dark themes, Yurigokoro is a haunting reflection on parental neglect and the tragic consequences of a lost moral compass. …

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druscilla_of_old

2026-07-10

⭐ 3

I'm sorry but, contrary to what this disappointing Japanese thriller wants us to believe, pregnancy and childbirth are no cure to inborn psychopathy. This is just one of many problems with this movie. If you go into it expecting a well-written mystery thriller that will keep you guessing till the end and then surprise you with an incredible twist, then you're going to be utterly disappointed. This is merely a love story - a poorly written one at that - that uses thriller and horror elements to try to sell itself to lovers of these genres. Yet, even as such, there are aspects of its plot th…

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