Three patients of different backgrounds, illnesses and stages are being treated at a psychiatric clinic in Nagano Prefecture. Their cases range from the criminal to merely asocial. That should be that, but soon matters take a darker turn when a corpse turns up and a murder has occurred. The culprit fingered is one of the patients.
Nana Komatsu
Miss Yuki
Tsurube Shofukutei
Hidemaru Kajiki
Go Ayano
Mr. Chu
Ryota Bando
Shohachi Marui
Kami Hiraiwa
Kimo
Toshiki Ayata
Murakami
Yoshiyuki Morishita
Dabinchi
Shingo Mizusawa
Hakase
Ryusuke Komakine
Teppo
Three patients of different backgrounds, illnesses and stages are being treated at a psychiatric clinic in Nagano Prefecture. Their cases range from the criminal to merely asocial. That should be that, but soon matters take a darker turn when a corpse turns up and a murder has occurred. The culprit fingered is one of the patients.
Family of Strangers is a powerful drama that sensitively explores life within a psychiatric hospital, offering a rare and thought-provoking perspective on mental illness. While its pacing is slow and contemplative, the emotional depth, strong acting, and beautiful cinematography make the experience immersive and moving. The film effectively conveys that behind every struggle lies a hidden story, urging us to replace judgment with empathy—especially toward those closest to us. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com)
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