In the City of Dawn (2011)

Plot

Watabe (Goro Kishitani) unexpectedly encounters his junior colleague Nakanishi (Kyoko Fukada) at a batting center, sparking an intense bond that quickly evolves into a passionate romance. As their relationship deepens, Watabe uncovers troubling news: Nakanishi is the primary suspect in a murder from 15 years ago, involving her father’s former lover. With the statute of limitations about to run out, Watabe must grapple with the implications of their love while navigating the shadow of the past that threatens to tear them apart.