Japan’s textbook examination system is meant to allow non-government entities to freely create textbooks in alignment with the country’s criteria, but there is actually a lack of freedom. Some invisible pressure is applied through the government’s authority, forcing textbook production to follow their wishes.In 1997, military comfort women were written about in all middle school history textbooks, but right-wing politicians heavily rallied against this. One long-established publisher was attacked, and it eventually went bankrupt for writing about the damages inflicted by the Japanese army in detail.As political pressure grows, there are even plans to rewrite the terminology of history based on the Japanese government’s point of view. Political interference in textbooks is growing. This film documents how the government’s destruction of textbooks, academics, and education has progressed, based on testimonies by politicians, textbook writers, teachers, and other involved parties.
Four university students summon an ancient spirit from a different dimension with a liturgical notebook they found. They will soon realize that their own lives are in grave danger.
Weaving the thrills of murderous mayhem with sparkling characters and a surprising hint of tenderness, HOW TO MAKE A KILLING promises us an irresistible crime comedy in the vein of Fargo and Shallow Grave.