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Release Year2018
Runtime2h 06m
LanguageJapanese
CertificationNR
GenresCrime, Thriller, Drama
Votes39
DirectorKazuya Shiraishi
WritersJunya Ikegami
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.2 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Blood of Wolves
About The Blood of Wolves
Set in 1988 in Hiroshima, Japan, prior to the enactment of the anti-organized crime law. A rumor exists that Detective Shogo Ogami has ties with the yakuza. He is partnered with Detective Shuichi Hioka and they investigate a missing person case involving a financial company employee. Conflicts between opposing yakuza groups become more serious.
Directed by Kazuya Shiraishi, The Blood of Wolves leans on a strong ensemble — Koji Yakusho, Tori Matsuzaka, Yoko Maki — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about crime titles of 2018.
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