Half a Confession (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2004, Half a Confession is a drama, crime and mystery film directed by Kiyoshi Sasabe, running about 121 minutes.
What it’s about. Half a Confession introduces itself as a thriller and abruptly changes gears, transforming into a tale of morality with deeper insights into its characters than we had anticipated. It begins when Soichiro Kaji (Terao), a retired detective, walks into police headquarters and confesses to the murder of his wife. We learn that the victim had prematurely developed Alzheimer's after the tragic death of their son, and in her suffering, had asked to die. The police chiefs would be far more content to take him at his word if it were not for a conspicuous hole in his story: 48-hour gap between the alleged murder and his confession. Fearing a public relations nightmare, they are eager to bury the incident and keep the press in the dark.
Who’s in it. Half a Confession stars Akira Terao as Soichiro Kaji, Mieko Harada as Keiko Kaji, Hidetaka Yoshioka as Keigo Fujibayashi and Mayu Tsuruta as Yoko Nakao, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Half a Confession has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Half a Confession page.
If you liked it. Fans of Half a Confession tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Half a Confession (2004)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Half a Confession change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Half a Confession worth watching?
- Half a Confession holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Half a Confession?
- Half a Confession stars Akira Terao, Mieko Harada, Hidetaka Yoshioka, Mayu Tsuruta and Jun Kunimura.
- When was Half a Confession released?
- Half a Confession was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 121 minutes.