The Blood of Wolves

2018 · 126 min · JA · 7.2 (40 votes)

Dir. Kazuya Shiraishi · Starring Koji Yakusho, Tori Matsuzaka, Yoko Maki, Kenichi Takitoh, Takuma Otoo, Joey Iwanaga · Music Goro Yasukawa · The Blood of Wolves Collection

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Set in 1988 in Hiroshima, Japan, prior to the enactment of the anti-organized crime law. A rumor exists that Detective Shogo Ogami has ties with the yakuza. He is partnered with Detective Shuichi Hioka and they investigate a missing person case involving a financial company employee. Conflicts between opposing yakuza groups become more serious.

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A dark, rain-slicked dive into the underbelly of organized crime. This film feels like a slow-burn fuse, building to explosive confrontations. Expect morally gray characters and a palpable sense of dread.

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