[Machine Translation] Author Kanae Minato, whose first film adaptation, *Confession*, was a massive hit, presents a masterpiece mystery released to mark the 10th anniversary of her debut. Directed by Takahisa Seze the master behind *From Lagerli with Love* *To Those Who Were Not Protected*, is brought to the screen by master director Takahisa Seze. Yuna Kuroshima plays Mayuko, a teacher who struggles with a complicated past while trying to support her students. The role of Shoko is played by rising star Nanami Yamazaki, who gained attention for her performance in *Thirst*. Tori Matsuzaka plays Shoko s kind-hearted father, while Keiko Kitagawa portrays her mother, who harbors a shocking secret and keeps her distance from the world. These two stars, who continue to lead the forefront of Japanese entertainment, appear in pivotal roles central to the story s core. Furthermore, a cast of talented young actors including Ryuta Bando, Kaota Hosoda, and Hana Kondo comes together to vividly portray the light and darkness of the human condition. These are people struggling and in pain people who might be right in your own neighborhood. As you witness the love gently extended in an unexpected way to those who have been betrayed time and again, the unwavering nature of that love will touch your heart deeply. The story of *Future*, which looks beyond pain and longing to the very end, is sure to stir the hearts of viewers. --Despite growing up in a complicated family environment, Mayuko fulfilled her dream of becoming a teacher to live up to her grandmother s expectations. One day, a letter arrives for her student, Shoko. The sender is Me, 20 Years from Now." Though skeptical, Shoko writes a reply. She had been enduring the grief of losing her father and the loneliness of living with her emotionally distant mother, but violence from her mother s new boyfriend, brutal bullying, and an unbelievable truth relentlessly drive her to the brink. In the depths of despair, Shoko and her only true friend, Arisa, hatch a forbidden plan: to kill their parents." Determined to save Shoko, Mayuko tries to reach out to her, even as she herself is on the verge of being crushed by cruel reality and the injustices of society but As everyone is on the verge of being swallowed up by their harsh fates, will the letter from Future Me" lead them to hope? Or to even greater despair? What form of love" will these people who have been repeatedly betrayed by the future" discover? The video extras (Blu-ray only) include a making-of featurette and a collection of stage greetings.