Confession

Two former university climbing companions, Keisuke Asai and Ryu Ji-yong, attempt a mountain ascent to honor a friend who died sixteen years prior. After an accident during a snowstorm, Ji-yong believes he is dying and reveals a dark secret from his past. He survives the ordeal, and the two men find shelter in an abandoned hut. As they wait for rescue, the knowledge of the confession creates intense psychological pressure, leading to a struggle for survival between the two men.

The film was directed by Nobuhiro Yamashita, who released three other projects in 2024: Let's Go Karaoke!, Swimming in a Sand Pool, and Ghost Cat Anzu. This production follows his previous work, including One Second Ahead, One Second Behind from 2023. The screenplay was written by Shūji Yuki and Ryo Takada. The main cast features Toma Ikuta as Asai Keisuke, Yang Ik-june as Ryu Ji-yong, and Nao as Nishida Sayuri. The movie was produced by Yamabe Hirofumi and developed through several Japanese companies, including Nikkatsu Corporation and Kodansha. This crime drama and mystery thriller has a runtime of 76 minutes and was released on May 31, 2024.