Tantei monogatari

Jul 16 1983 N/A 1h 51m
Mystery, Romance

Naomi is a university student who is leaving for the US to study in a week; Shuichi is a washed-up gumshoe who's hired by Naomi's father to bodygard his daughter until she leaves. Shuichi finds the job annoying and wants to quit. But he also has a screwed-up ex and alimony to pay. Things go from bad to worse when Naomi and Shuichi stumble upon a murder which might involve the yakuza. They decide to find out who committed the murder but God knows what it will lead to.

Plot

Naomi is a university student who is leaving for the US to study in a week; Shuichi is a washed-up gumshoe who's hired by Naomi's father to bodygard his daughter until she leaves. Shuichi finds the job annoying and wants to quit. But he also has a screwed-up ex and alimony to pay. Things go from bad to worse when Naomi and Shuichi stumble upon a murder which might involve the yakuza. They decide to find out who committed the murder but God knows what it will lead to.

Written by

Jirô Akagawa, Toshio Kamata

Directed by

Kichitarô Negishi

Production Countries

Japan

Production Companies

Kadokawa, Toei Company

Languages

Awards

2 wins & 1 nomination total

Scores
# of Votes
251
Average Rating
6.3 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA