Plot: Tetsu Hino was once the leader of a feared and respected motorcycle gang, now he's a middle-aged man who has lost the respect of his wife and son. As he wonders why and where his life went wrong, he is contacted by an old gang member. The guy's daughter was assaulted and lays wounded in the hospital. The attacker is an old acquaintance of Tetsu, someone who has held a grudge against him since forever. Tetsu's old fire rekindles and he vows to take revenge, using his newly found goal in life to prove to his
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September 04, 2022
Kumakiri's take on the Japanese brawler genre. He's a pretty good fit, placing his film somewhere between franchises like Crows Zero and more traditional gangster films. The visuals are pretty dark and gritty, the characters are slightly over-the-top yet remain grounded, and the drama is pleasant, without overpowering the crime and action elements. The start of the film is a little hectic, but once Kumakiri settles into his groove, there's a lot to love.