Sham

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Inspired by a real 2003 case and based on the bestselling book by journalist Masumi Fukuda, Sham uses a Rashomon-style structure to reveal multiple, conflicting perspectives around a controversial courtroom case. 

 

It blends psychological tensionsocial commentary, and emotional complexity to examine how truth can be distorted under pressure. A great choice for those interested in fact-based dramas that prompt reflection and discussion.

A drama crime thriller based on a reportage about a court case where a teacher was falsely accused of bullying a student to suicide, exploring the moral complexities of the fabricated allegations and media frenzy. 
GenresCrime, Drama, Thriller
Director Takashi Miike
CastKo Shibasaki, Go Ayano, Kaoru Kobayashi
LanguageJapanese
SubtitlesEnglish, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Vietnamese
Runtime129 mins
Theatrical Release27 Jun 2025
Available1 Dec 2025
TerritoriesWorldwide ex Japan

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