Kento Yamazaki & Kouhei Matsushita are cast in movie “Gate of Murder” (literal title). The film is based on 2003 novel “Satsujin no Mon” by Keigo Higashino and directed by Ko Kanai (“The Confidence Man JP“). The screenplay is a mystery suspense story revolving around two men who have known each other since their childhood days. Kuramochi (Kento Yamazaki) desires to murder Tajima (Kouhei Matsushita), who is always around when misfortune occurs in his life. Meanwhile, the first teaser trailer has been released and can be viewed at AsianWiki.
“Gate of Murder” will be released February 19, 2027 in Japan.
Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki: Tajima (Kouhei Matsushita) and Kuramochi (Kento Yamazaki) have been best friends since childhood. Whenever Tajima was in trouble, Kuramochi always offered a helping hand. Kuramochi is a perfect and attractive man, who can charm anyone. However, when Tajima’s life turned for the worse, Kuramochi was there in the shadows. Is Kuramochi a friend or foe to Tajima? Tajima decides to run away from Kuramochi, but his attempts always fails. Kuramochi always returns as a friend. Suspicion and murderous intent toward Kuramochi grows within Tajima’s heart.
