His dad's scandal tanked his career—now he's one phone call away from the throne.
Renji, who publicly revealed his father's allegations of illegal contributions during the election. Prepared for a firestorm on social media, Renji makes a speech to capture the floating vote and wins the ticket to the Diet in a stunning comeback, renewing his determination to become a "respectable" politician following his father's wishes. In addition, Prime Minister Suzuki resigns after allegations of bribery. The Republican Party's presidential election is about to begin. Only five new members of the party can influence the outcome of the presidential election. Then, Renji receives a phone call from that person again.
Acting
Motomiya's comeback speech hits like a mic drop in parliament
Writing
Turns a bribery scandal into Shakespearean father-son tragedy
Director
Hiroyuki Tsuji
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This is the third in a direct-to-video political thriller series, shot on a shoestring budget that somehow nails the cramped anxiety of Diet backrooms.
The 'floating vote' (floating voters) phenomenon became a buzzword in Japanese politics after the 2009 Democratic Party landslide—Renji's strategy mirrors real populist pivots.
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