Takao Osawa is a Japanese actor born on March 11, 1968, in Tokyo, Japan. He started out as a model in the late 1980s, but transitioned into acting in the early 1990s, appearing in the 1994 drama series titles “We Are All Alone” and “Stay Gone.” He made his movie debut in the hit title “All About Lily Chou-Chou” (2001). He went on to appear in the movie “Midnight Eagle” in 2007, and Taiwanese sports-themed film “Kano” (2014). He also starred in the hit period drama “Jin” in 2009, for which he won the Tokyo Drama Awards prize for Best Actor in 2010. He also appeared in the drama’s sequel, “Jin Final” (2011).

Takao Osawa

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On Christmas Eve, Seiji Suguroji (Ninomiya Kazunari) wakes at a Yokohama wharf to find a dead gunshot victim, making him the prime murder suspect. Desperate to clear his name, he follows fragmented memories to a restaurant owned by Tokio Tachiaoi (Takao Osawa), a third-generation chef proud of his family's legacy. As Seiji disrupts Tokio's restaurant, their lives become unexpectedly intertwined. Kikyo Kurauchi (Nakatani Miki), a local newscaster seeking her final big story, begins investigating the case. As these three strangers' paths converge, they embark on a desperate search for truth that could dramatically alter their lives. Their shared journey becomes a complex investigation into fate, secrets, and unexpected connections. This is a 2023 Japanese mystery drama directed by Masayuki Suzuki.

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