In Love and Deep Water

Set aboard a luxury cruise ship heading toward the Aegean Sea, this story follows Suguru, a dedicated butler, and a mysterious passenger named Chizuru. Their lives intersect when they become entangled in the investigation of a puzzling murder on the vessel. As they attempt to uncover the truth behind the crime and the strange behavior of witnesses, the two develop romantic feelings for one another amidst a chaotic environment.

The film was directed by Yusuke Taki, marking the first of two films listed in his career, followed by Blue Lock in 2026. The screenplay was written by Yuji Sakamoto. The main cast features Ryo Yoshizawa as Suguru Ubukata and Aoi Miyazaki as Chizuru Banjaku, supported by Yoh Yoshida, Rinko Kikuchi, Kento Nagayama, and Yuki Izumisawa, with a total of 24 credited cast members. Produced by Nikkatsu Corporation, Netflix, and Django Film, this Japanese production blends elements of comedy, mystery, romance, and thriller over a runtime of 127 minutes. Following its release in November 2023, the movie received a rating of 5.7/10 on TMDB based on 48 votes.