The documentary tells the story of a British woman who worked in a bar in Tokyo, Japan. Was she a victim of a sexual predator, involved with a cult, or simply running away? “Missing: The Lucie Blackman Case ” takes us on a journey through a different side of Japan, far from the polished and safe image of the late 90s.
This documentary sheds light on a case that captured the media’s attention and revealed a hidden reality.
Missing: The Lucie Blackman Case is a Japanese documentary directed by Hyōe Yamamoto.
About the Documentary
On July 1st, Lucie Blackman, a British woman, disappeared in a city with a population of 27 million people. Her father arrived in Tokyo and managed to turn what seemed like an isolated case into a media sensation, prompting the metropolitan police to assign 100 officers to the investigation.
The case unraveled a world of nightlife, hostess clubs, and large sums of money in a city that is both traditional and modern. Women from all over the world came to work as hostesses in clubs that were very different from those in the West, seemingly free from any sordid activities.
However, the reality of the case led the investigation down a more disturbing path.
You can discover more about this story on Netflix starting Wednesday, July 26th.
Our Opinion
“Missing: The Lucie Blackman Case” is executed flawlessly. We can only question the audience’s fascination with these types of programs that, despite following a familiar formula, continue to captivate viewers. It is another example of how to create a compelling documentary by adhering to an established formula while effectively explaining the details of the investigation and captivating the audience with an engaging narrative.
Indeed, it fulfills the formula, but with quality.
Release date
July 26, 2023
