"The Hollow Cross" premieres in Taiwan starting today, Shingo Katori premieres Keigo Higashino's work

2026/09/06 07:05

[Reporter Zhong Zhijun/Comprehensive Report] Hami Video will exclusively debut Japanese dramas in September. Among them, the suspenseful masterpiece "The Hollow Cross" will premiere in Taiwan starting today (6th). Shingo Katori will star in Keigo Higashino's work for the first time, partnering Akachu Eiji.

What is particularly significant is that before Keigo Higashino passed away in July this year, he continued to discuss the script repeatedly with the production team, and the final version was not completed until before filming started, which also gave this work an extra layer of farewell meaning.

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"The Hollow Cross" Shingo Katori (middle) plays Michimasa Nakahara, who can't hide his shock when he appears at the murder scene. (Provided by Hami Video)

"The Hollow Cross" is adapted from the novel of the same name, which has a circulation of approximately 760,000 copies. The story unfolds from two murder cases that occurred many years apart. Shingo Katori plays Michimasa Nakahara, who runs a pet funeral parlor. He lost his beloved and separated from his wife due to tragedy 11 years ago. Unexpectedly, he received news that his ex-wife was murdered many years later, and the investigation led to another crime that had been buried for a longer time.

Katori Shingo described that when he just read the script, he felt heavy emotions suppressed all the way. When he arrived at the scene, it felt like he was really dragged into the abyss by the character. He was even so nervous that he "forgot to breathe" after watching the first episode. He also reminded the audience: "Please don't forget to breathe while watching!"

Akachu Weiji plays the role of Nishina Shiya, a pediatrician who becomes a "family member of the perpetrator" because his father-in-law committed a murder. (Provided by Hami Video)

Akachu Weiji plays the role of pediatrician Nishina Shiya. Because his father-in-law committed a murder, he suddenly changed from a trusted doctor to a "family member of the perpetrator" who was pursued by society. He admitted that the character took on all responsibilities that did not belong to him, and during the filming, "it even felt painful to stand."

It just so happens that the heavier the scene is, the funnier it is outside the scene. Katori Shingo revealed that when he first saw Akachu Eiji, the first thought in his mind was "so handsome"; it wasn't until the final day that the two finally formally said goodbye with a hug. Katori Shingo originally wanted to catch up and chat for a few more words, but unexpectedly he just went to the toilet first. When he came out, Chichu's car had already driven away, and he could only yell in frustration: "If I had known better, I wouldn't have gone to the toilet!"

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