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. The film is based on the

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of the same name by . It was released in Japan by Toei and

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on 1 April 2017.

, one of the film's stars, joined the

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after filming and did not participate in promotional activities for the film's release.

Cast

as Sayuri Sumikawa *

as Itsumi Shiraishi *

as Shiyo Takaoka *

as Diana Decheva * Riria as Akane Kominami *

as Mirei Nitani *

as Itsumi's father *

as Teacher Hojo

References

External links

* * Films based on Japanese novels Films based on mystery novels Toei Company films Showgate films Films with screenplays by Mari Okada 2017 films 2010s Japanese films {{2010s-Japan-film-stub ja:暗黒女子#映画