Sing the Blues (2011)

Set in the city of Kyoto, and inspired by a true story about a grisly murder that terrorised Japan, "Sing the Blues" follows Hashimoto on his journey to Kyoto to escape a past life and seek a new beginning. While there, he meets a motley crew of colourful characters. One night, a neighbour unwittingly reminds him of his dark past and he finds himself withdrawing from society again. Meanwhile Kenji, a detective from Tokyo, arrives in Kyoto on a lead that a murder suspect is in the city and about to strike again. Their paths intersect, to devastating effect.