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The Master Plan
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The Master Plan

A proposal spanning 10 years. A grand plan that dragged all of Japan into it.
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User Score7 ratings
TMDB 7.716+20211h 40mJapanese
ThrillerDramaMystery

Synopsis

Kida and Makoto grew up together because they have it in common that they don't have parents. And a transfer student, Yotchi, also gets along with them because she has a similar background, which is that they come from not such a good home environment. They spent their school life supporting each other. But, at the age of 20, Yotchi disappeared. Then Lisa, the daughter of a politician and a top model, appears in front of the two men. Makoto takes an unusual romantic interest in Lisa, who lives in a different world from them, and asked her out to dinner, but she does not take him up on it at all. Kida warns Makoto to give up on her because they live in different worlds, but Makoto quits his job and vanishes without a trace.

Director
Yuichi SatohFrom TMDB credits
Studio
avex pictures9 production companies
Release
January 29, 2021Released
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Top Cast

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Takanori Iwata
Takanori Iwata
Kida
Mackenyu
Mackenyu
Makoto
Anna Yamada
Anna Yamada
Yotchi
Anne Nakamura
Anne Nakamura
Lisa
Kenjirou Ishimaru
Kenjirou Ishimaru
Andō
Kohei Otomo
Kohei Otomo
Miyazawa
Akira Emoto
Akira Emoto
Kawabata
Tasuku Nagaoka
Tasuku Nagaoka

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Reviews

From TMDB users
Alunauwie
Jun 26, 2026

*The Master Plan* thoughtfully blends romance, friendship, and political corruption into a reflective drama, supported by strong performances, seamless nonlinear storytelling, and meaningful themes about ambition, memory, and human connection. Although the emotional depth of some characters could have been explored further, the film delivers a subtle yet effective twist and a bittersweet conclusion that lingers long after it ends. Overall, it is a rewarding watch for viewers who appreciate slow-burning dramas with emotional and philosophical depth. BY ALUNAUWIE

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