@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
Abashiri Prison is located in the coldest place in Japan. Two men, handcuffed together have escaped from the prison, one a yakuza, the other a petty criminal, and although they hate each other they must work together if they are to evade capture in this harshest of climates.
Quick Stats
7.2
TMDB Rating
9
Votes
1h 32m
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Key Crew
DirectorTeruo Ishii
WriterTeruo Ishii
CinematographyYoshikazu Yamasawa
ComposerMasao Yagi
Produced by
Toei Company
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Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
Cast
Ken Takakura
Shinichi Tachibana
Kōji Nanbara
Gonzo Gonda
Kyōsuke Machida
Natsume
Kanjūrō Arashi
Torakichi Akuda
Tōru Abe
Heizo Yoda
Nami Munakata
Tsumaki's Wife
Kunie Tanaka
Otsuki
Tetsuro Tamba
Tsumaki
Kenji Ushio
Prisoner
K
Koji Takishima
K
Kazu Sugiyoshi
S
Seiya Satō
J
Jôji Yoshimura
Kōji Sekiyama
T
Tadashi Suganuma
