The Ice Ruts 2016
In Tomoyuki Takimoto's gripping 2016 drama *The Ice Ruts*, Ko Shibasaki delivers a haunting performance as Mayu Daimon, a detective haunted by the absence of her mother and the looming loss of her father.
Director: Tomoyuki Takimoto
Cast
Ko Shibasaki
다이몬 마유
Ikki Sawamura
카타기리 슈헤이
Kyūsaku Shimada
아키노 유타카
Tōru Shinagawa
타키카와 노부오
Toshie Negishi
카토 아케미
Sansei Shiomi
나라하시
Kimiko Yo
요네자와 사유리
Nobuko Miyamoto
효도 치에코
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Ice Ruts (2016) about?
The film follows Mayu Daimon, a detective who enters a new role at the Criminal Investigation Division just as her father faces a terminal illness. She encounters a series of murders involving elderly victims frozen in unusual circumstances, forcing her to confront her own unresolved past while solving the cases.
Who directed The Ice Ruts?
Tomoyuki Takimoto directed *The Ice Ruts* (2016), bringing a moody, atmospheric style to this crime drama.
Who stars in The Ice Ruts?
The film features Ko Shibasaki in the lead role, alongside Ikki Sawamura, Kyūsaku Shimada, Tōru Shinagawa, and Toshie Negishi.
Is The Ice Ruts (2016) worth watching?
*The Ice Ruts* (2016) offers a compelling mix of suspense and emotional depth, though its pacing may not suit all viewers. With Ko Shibasaki's strong performance and a unique winter setting, it's a standout choice for fans of atmospheric crime dramas.
How long is The Ice Ruts?
The runtime of *The Ice Ruts* (2016) is 109 minutes.
About The Ice Ruts (2016) — A chilling detective drama unraveling family and murder
In Tomoyuki Takimoto's gripping 2016 drama *The Ice Ruts*, Ko Shibasaki delivers a haunting performance as Mayu Daimon, a detective haunted by the absence of her mother and the looming loss of her father. As she navigates the chilling world of a Criminal Investigation Division specializing in murders, Mayu stumbles upon a disturbing pattern: two elderly victims, one frozen in snow, the other entombed in ice on the sea. The deeper she digs, the more she unravels a web of secrets that forces her to confront her own fractured past while battling the brutal realities of a city gripped by fear and betrayal.
The film's icy atmosphere mirrors Mayu's emotional isolation, blending suspense with a melancholic exploration of family, memory, and the ties that bind—or unravel—us. Shot against a backdrop of winter's stark beauty, *The Ice Ruts* (2016) is a slow-burn thriller where every clue feels like a shard of glass, cutting through the snow to reveal truths both personal and criminal. With its moody cinematography and Shibasaki's magnetic presence, this TV movie stands out as a compelling blend of procedural drama and psychological introspection.
