Rainbow Kids

The story unfolds in Wakayama Prefecture, a rural region known for its forests and rugged terrain. The primary setting is the opulent mansion of Toshiko Yanagawa, a wealthy forestry owner who exerts quiet influence over the local community. Much of the action moves through the surrounding mountains and a shrine tucked in the landscape, illustrating a world where wealth and nature intersect. The setting highlights a remote, wooded region that allows elaborate plans to unfold away from prying eyes.

💰 Greed

The film centers on immense wealth and the lengths individuals will go to protect or expand their fortune. Toji's extravagant ransom demand reveals money as both leverage and camouflage, shaping every decision. The pursuit of 10 billion yen becomes a social commentary on how wealth concentrates power and enables manipulation. The tension between financial gain and ethical limits drives the plot forward.

🏛️ Power

Toji wields influence over inspectors, family finances, and even public perception through a carefully staged broadcast. The plan hinges on controlling information—what the police see and what the family is told to do with the money. Igari's counterplay exposes the delicate balance between authority and subterfuge. The film probes who really holds power when money and media intersect.

🎭 Deception

Deception operates on multiple levels: the kidnapping itself, Toji's orchestrated manipulation, and the public airing of a safe result via TV. Characters mislead each other to protect secrets and to pursue their own ends. The line between truth and performative reality blurs as the ransom's reality becomes a planned performance. The as-if nature of truth under pressure is a central thread.