A Ghost of a Chance (2011)

Name: A Ghost of a Chance
Genre: Mystery, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
Released: 2011
Duration: 142 min
Rating: 7.3
Cast: Eri Fukatsu, Toshiyuki Nishida, Hiroshi Abe, Yuko Takeuchi, Kiichi Nakai

2h 22m Japan

Mystery Comedy Drama Fantasy

Plot

Defence attorney Emi finds herself embroiled in a bizarre case involving a man accused of killing his affluent wife, with an astonishing alibi—Rokubei, a ghost from 421 years ago. Initially skeptical, Emi dives deeper into the mystery and soon encounters Rokubei, who adds a supernatural twist to the proceedings. As courtroom antics unfold, Prosecutor Osano intensifies the drama by cross-examining the ghostly witness, leading to a captivating blend of legal intrigue and comedic encounters. With the stakes high, Emi must navigate this unorthodox trial where the past and present collide.

Cast

Eri Fukatsu Toshiyuki Nishida Hiroshi Abe Yuko Takeuchi Kiichi Nakai Kyoko Fukada Koichi Sato Kazuyuki Asano Keiko Toda KAN Fumiyo Kohinata Tadanobu Asano Tsuyoshi Kusanagi Kazuyuki Aijima Masachika Ichimura