ユリゴコロ
Ryosuke has a bright future. He just opened a successful restaurant and hopes to tie the knot soon with his alluring girlfriend. But then his father declares he has pancreatic cancer and his betrothed vanishes without a trace. In his father’s belongings, he discovers a secret diary, which starts with an ominous sentence: “Without remorse, I take a life …” Ryosuke is completely spellbound and reads on, discovering that the document is actually the confession of a murderer.
Yurigokoro (2017) is a mystery and crime film directed by Naoto Kumazawa, released on September 23, 2017 with a runtime of 2h 8m. It stars Yuriko Yoshitaka, Tori Matsuzaka, Kenichi Matsuyama and Aimi Satsukawa. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 24 ratings.
Yuriko Yoshitaka
as Misako
Tori Matsuzaka
as Ryosuke
Kenichi Matsuyama
as Yosuke
Aimi Satsukawa
as Mitsuko
Nana Seino
as Chie
Kaya Kiyohara
as Young Misako
Tae Kimura
as Hosoya
Yuki Tayama
Directed by Naoto Kumazawa, written by Naoto Kumazawa and Mahokaru Numata, produced by Yûji Ishida.
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 24 ratings.
Yurigokoro is a gripping psychological thriller based on Mahokaru Numata’s novel, exploring the chilling life of a girl shaped into a killer from childhood, wrapped in intense emotional and moral complexities. With outstanding performances—especially from the child actor—and immersive storytelling, the film balances disturbing content with powerful cinematic elements that keep viewers emotionally invested…
Reviewed on September 17, 2025
I'm sorry but, contrary to what this disappointing Japanese thriller wants us to believe, pregnancy and childbirth are no cure to inborn psychopathy. This is just one of many problems with this movie. If you go into it expecting a well-written mystery thriller that will keep you guessing till the end and then surprise you with an incredible twist, then you're going to be utterly disappointed. This is merely a love…
Reviewed on July 10, 2026
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Yurigokoro (2017) is available to stream on Netflix, Hulu, U-NEXT, Netflix Standard with Ads and FOD, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
The main cast of Yurigokoro (2017) includes Yuriko Yoshitaka, Tori Matsuzaka, Kenichi Matsuyama, Aimi Satsukawa and Nana Seino. The film was directed by Naoto Kumazawa. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Yurigokoro was released on September 23, 2017 and runs for 2h 8m.
Yurigokoro (2017) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 24 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy mystery and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
