Kento Yamazaki and Kohei Matsushita to star in ‘Satsujin no Mon’

New cast members have been announced for the upcoming film ‘Satsujin no Mon’ (The Gate of Murder), scheduled for release on February 19, 2027. The film is based on the novel by Keigo Higashino and stars Kento Yamazaki and Kohei Matsushita in dual lead roles.

Joining the cast are Nozomi Morita, who will play Miharu Sekiguchi, the wife of Matsushita’s character; Miona Hori, portraying the mysterious Rieko Teraoka; and Kosei Yuki, playing the young detective Kazuki Hirose. The story follows a distorted 30-year friendship between two men, Kuramochi (Yamazaki) and Tajima (Matsushita), as their bond evolves into murderous intent.

The production features a veteran cast including Noriko Eguchi, Koji Sato, and Miyoko Asada. The film is directed by Hiro Kanai, with a soundtrack featuring ‘Back in Your Life’ by The Rolling Stones.