Odoshi
Director: Kinji Fukasaku
Actors: Rentarô Mikuni, Kô Nishimura, Masumi Harukawa
PlotIn post-war Japan, a desolate and embittered ex-soldier, ravaged by his experiences in battle, returns home only to find his country in turmoil and his family shattered. Determined to restore some semblance of normalcy, he embarks on a quest for stability and redemption. However, his journey is complicated by the presence of local criminal gangs that have flourished in the chaos. As he navigates this treacherous landscape, he comes across a reclusive and enigmatic woman with a mysterious past. Their fates become intertwined as they both seek solace and purpose in a world that has lost its moral compass.
Struggling to cope with his haunting memories and the harsh realities of his present, he finds himself ensnared in a web of deceit, revenge, and betrayal. Each encounter forces him to confront his own demons and question the choices he has made. In an escalating series of confrontations, the ex-soldier’s resolve is tested to its limits. Alongside individuals whose motives are anything but clear, he is drawn deeper into the underworld's shadowy machinations. The tension builds as every decision he makes brings him closer to a defining moment that will determine not just his future, but the fates of everyone around him.
Writers: Kinji Fukasaku, Ichirô Miyagawa
Release Date: 17 Feb 1966
Runtime: 84 min
Rating: N/A
Country: Japan
Language: Japanese
Home Video Reviews
Though 'The Threat' engages well-worn home invasion themes, its distinctive style and solid technical merits, bolstered by Arrow Video's attractive presentation, make it recommended.
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