Directed by:
Kazuya ShiraishiScreenplay:
池上純哉Cinematography:
灰原隆裕Composer:
安川午朗Cast:
Kōji Yakusho, 竹野内豊, Yôko Maki, Tori Matsuzaka, Renji Ishibashi, Tomorowo Taguchi, Yôsuke Eguchi, Kenichi Takitō, Taro Suruga, Kenichi Yajima, Tomoya Nakamura (more)Plots(1)
In 1988, the streets of Hiroshima are rife with yakuza, and loose cannon cop Ogami (Yakusho Koji) is rumored to be as corrupt as them. Rookie detective Hioka learns this the hard way when Ogami gives him a crash course in subterfuge and street smarts as the two attempt to shake down the mob. A missing persons case leads them into the thick of the action, and soon they find themselves caught in the crossfire of an escalating gang war. (New York Asian Film Festival)
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Japanese noir detective story with 80’s feeling. A war between yakuza and a fair amount of brutality, which I see as the biggest plus. As a whole, however, it didn't completely blow me away, there were some dead passages and the characters didn't win me over much. It's rare that I get to enjoy Japanese cinema. Better three. Story***, Action***, Humor***, Violence****, Entertainment**, Music***, Visuals***, Atmosphere**, Suspense**. 6/10. ()