Set shortly after the end of World War II, a philosophical boxing drama of two fighters from opposite worlds (USA and Japan) who are pulled together for a questionable fight arranged by their unscrupulous managers and the Yakuza.
Cinematography
Stunning black-and-white visuals that haunt long after.
Direction
Dual directors craft a singular, uncompromising vision.
Director
Reza Ghassemi
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Shot entirely in Los Angeles standing in for Occupied Japan — the artificiality mirrors the film's themes of performance and displacement.
US
