is a 2007 Japanese film directed by Masayuki Suo, starring Ryo Kase, Asaka Seto and Kōji Yakusho. Plot Based on a true story, the film is the story of a young man charged with groping on a train. Following the events depicted in the film, which end in a conviction and his decision to appeal, in real life his appeal was rejected by supreme court and his sentence to 18 months of prison has been confirmed. Cast Ryo Kase Asaka Seto Kōji Yakusho Masako Motai Koji Yamamoto Ranran Suzuki Fumiyo Kohinata Miyu Yagyu Toshinori Omi Release The film premiered at the American Film Market in November 2006 in the United States and distributed by Toho in Japan on January 20, 2007. It was later shown in New York City on January 11, 2007. It was Japan's submission to the 80th Academy Awards for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, but was not accepted as a nominee. It was chosen as the Best Film at the 2008 Yokohama Film Festival. See also Cinema of Japan List of Japanese submissions for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film References Footnotes Sources External links Films directed by Masayuki Suo 2000s Japanese-language films Japanese crime drama films 2007 films 2000s legal films Japanese courtroom films Films about miscarriage of justice Rail transport films Best Film Kinema Junpo Award winners Toho films 2000s Japanese films