Rare 1997 film. (One of my personal favorite Yakuza movies). Director Rokuro Mochizuki, presents a fiery story of love blossoming in the strangest of places. His trademark directorial style concentrates on the personal interplay of the lovers, Kinichi/Eiji Okuda, a yakuza enforcer and Yoko/Yuna Natsuo, a timid waitress. After a rocky start, a loving relationship develops between them, thanks partly to the mixing of drugs, and with a kidnapping! Kinichi vows to clean up his act but the drugs begin to take effect, sending Kinichi and Yoko on a downward spiral with only their love left to hold them together. Disclaimer: Rating 18+ This film is unrated, but may only be viewed by persons 18 years of age or older. By streaming/viewing, you are agreeing to our MATURE AUDIENCES AGREEMENT.Part 01
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Director Mochizuki Rokuro has taken the completely opposite approach of director Miike Takeshi (Ichi the Killer) who also updated the genre. Instead of cool and slick ultra-violence, Mochizuki has channeled Danny Boyle (Trainspotting) and Wes Anderson (Bottle Rocket), looking at the life of average people mixed up in violent circumstances, people who often make wrong choices and do stupid things, but still try to carve out some small slice of happiness in a harsh and unforgiving world.
