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ESCAPE

TV·2025–2025·NTV·Crime, Thriller·47m·NEW·Created by Kayo Hikawa

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A bizarre escape begins with two people—a hostage and a kidnapper. The only daughter of a major corporation is kidnapped, but the plan fails. As the young kidnapper stands still, stunned, the hostage begs him, "Please, run away with me!" As the chasers close in, they become increasingly encircled. Friends and enemies switch sides. What is she running from? What is the hidden secret? With the kidnapping as the catalyst, the gears of destiny start to turn. Where will the two of them end up? This thrilling, nonstop human suspense story is sure to shake your soul.

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Hiyori SakuradaHiyori SakuradaYagami YuiHayato SanoHayato SanoHayashida DaisukeKazuki KitamuraKazuki KitamuraYagami KeishiYasuko TomitaYasuko TomitaKiryu MiyakoMakiya YamaguchiMakiya YamaguchiShiraki HirotaSatoru MatsuoSatoru MatsuoKomiyama TakuKousei YukiKousei YukiYamaguchi KenjiFirst Summer UikaFirst Summer UikaBandai Shino

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