Unfair: The Answer (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 2011, Unfair: The Answer is a drama, crime and mystery film directed by Shimako Sato, running about 109 minutes.
What it’s about. After detective Natsumi Yukihira brings an end to the police hospital terrorist case, Natsumi is transferred to the Nishimonbetsu Police Station in Hokkaido. Meanwhile, a series of grotesque murders occurs in downtown Tokyo involving nails placed in the body of the victims. The fingerprint of Natsumi's ex-husband, freelancer journalist Kazuo Sato, is found on the the body of a victim and Kazuo is placed on the most wanted list. Soon after, Kazuo finds Natsumi and hands her a USB memory stick. The device contains information on a secret organization within the police department. Kazuo tells Natsumi that the series of murders are warnings and suspects become the next victims. Natsumi is then arrested as a suspect. Tokyo prosecutor Katsuaki Murakami appears at the Nishimonbetsu Police Station to investigate.
Who’s in it. Unfair: The Answer stars Ryoko Shinohara as Natsumi Yukihira, Koichi Sato as Michitaka Ichijo, Takayuki Yamada as Katsuaki Murakami and Sadao Abe as Yuji Kokubo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Unfair: The Answer has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Unfair: The Answer page.
If you liked it. Fans of Unfair: The Answer tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Unfair: The Answer (2011)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Unfair: The Answer change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Unfair: The Answer worth watching?
- Unfair: The Answer holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Unfair: The Answer?
- Unfair: The Answer stars Ryoko Shinohara, Koichi Sato, Takayuki Yamada, Sadao Abe and Masaya Katō.
- When was Unfair: The Answer released?
- Unfair: The Answer was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.