The Fable
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The Fable is a legendary yakuza hitman equal to none—but his boss orders him and his sultry associate to lay low and learn how to live a "normal life" in Osaka.
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A legendary hitman's attempt at a normal life explodes into bloody chaos. This film is a stylish, violent, and darkly funny exploration of identity and belonging, set against the gritty backdrop of Osaka's underworld.
grittydarkly comedicviolentstylishsteadyneo-noircrime thrillerstylized violenceurban gritidentityviolenceredemptionbelonging
assassinhitmanyakuzaosaka, japanbased on manga
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