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The Wings of the Kirin

2012·Movie
2h 9min
65
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Strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos6
  • Melancholy6
  • Catharsis6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and mystery

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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About

A man's body is found under the statue of a winged kirin in the Nihombashi area of Tokyo. A suspect named Yashima has a car accident and falls unconscious while he is attempting to run away. Yashima's lover Kaori comes from Fukushima and tells detectives that he is absolutely not a criminal. Meanwhile, Detective Kyoichiro Kaga's (Hiroshi Abe) investigates and uncovers a point of contact between the dead body and Yashima. A hidden fact of the victim is revealed which even his children did not know about...
MysteryCrime DramaPolice ProceduralJapanese CinemaTokyoIntrigueCharacter-DrivenPsychological

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Is The Wings of the Kirin worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65/100 (IMDb 6.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Wings of the Kirin rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is The Wings of the Kirin?

2 h 9 min

The Wings of the Kirin runs 2 h 9 min.

Is The Wings of the Kirin based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

What language is The Wings of the Kirin in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch The Wings of the Kirin?

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