A yakuza salesman with two lives and zero chill. Business casual meets brass knuckles.
Based on the manga of the same name, this hard-boiled action drama depicts the life of a man torn between being a respectable civilian and a respected yakuza. Monjiro Tashiro, a salesman for an event company, is asked by a woman who appears out of the blue to find the truth behind the death of her best friend. Monjiro is forced to cooperate...
Practical Effects
Gritty yakuza violence with zero CGI safety net.
Costume
The suit-to-tattoo transformation hits different.
Director
Ryoji Nimura
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Director Ryoji Nimura built his career on low-budget yakuza films, often shooting entire features in under two weeks.
The title refers to a guardian spirit in Japanese folklore—ironic given Monjiro's internal demon is himself.
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