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Vessel of Sand

2004·Show
11Episodes in1Season
57
DecentGoodWatch score

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High energy, big heart, a touch of humor.

Energy

Nerve-racking

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension9
  • Violence6
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8
  • Family Dynamics8

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Dark Humor3
  • Cringe Humor1

World

Crime, mystery, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and direction

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Intrigue9

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition8
  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7

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About

Eiryo Waga is well-known musician who has begun a rapid climb to stardom, but he must keep his terrible past a secret. One day someone who knows all about his past confronts him, and Waga kills him in order to protect the fame he has obtained. Unfortunately, as Waga is leaving the scene, he runs into Asami, a budding stage actress. An investigation team is established led by two detectives, but they have difficulty making any headway. Meanwhile, by coincidence Waga bumps into Asami again. She also has her own dark past, and soon they fall in love. But Waga is already engaged to Ayaka whose father is responsible for his rapid ascent to the top of the music world. It looks like Waga’s ambitions are about to confront reality. Based on Seicho Matsumoto’s famous work that was released in 1960-61, this drama illustrates the life of a man burdened with a heavy fate in a contemporary setting.
Japanese DramaPsychological ThrillerCrime MysteryTragic Human StoryDark SecretsMoral CompromiseCharacter StudyIntense & MelancholySlow-Burn Narrative

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Is Vessel of Sand worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58/100 (IMDb 7.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Vessel of Sand rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does Vessel of Sand have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 11 episodes of about 60 minutes each.

When did Vessel of Sand air?

It ran from 2004 to 2004 and has ended.

What language is Vessel of Sand in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese.