Three elite salarymen find themselves in a bar fight with a group of threatening but mysterious men. When the mystery men come looking for revenge, the salarymen find themselves embroiled in a deadly game...
Acting
Katō's unraveling composure is a masterclass in repressed rage.
Direction
Ohkawa turns every alley into a claustrophobic nightmare.
Practical Effects
No CGI—every punch lands with ugly, satisfying weight.
Director
Toshimichi Ohkawa
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Released during Japan's 'Lost Decade,' the film channels salaryman anxiety into explosive violence—corporate warriors finally finding an enemy they can hit back.
Riki Takeuchi reportedly improvised the pool hall monologue; Ohkawa kept rolling for six minutes. The cut version in some prints loses the scene's unraveling desperation.
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