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Release Year2019
Runtime0h 57m
LanguageJapanese
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
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DirectorShin'ichi Okada
WritersShin'ichi Okada
TypeFeature Film
Rating0.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsAngel in Killers
About Angel in Killers
Sawada's childhood was shaped by his mother's abuse. Mentally wounded, he suffered from violent bullying attacks from his classmates as a teenager. But surprisingly he gets help from Kikuchi, who is the same age and who grew up with his brutal father and has learned to compensate for his hatred with outbursts of violence. They instinctively feel drawn to each other, but instead of finding a way out together, they remain driven from their traumatic childhood. During a visit to Sawada's mother's apartment, a catastrophe breaks out and a desperate escape begins.
Directed by Shin'ichi Okada, Angel in Killers leans on a strong ensemble — Seidai Nakata, Soma Fujii, Airi Yamada — 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 drama titles of 2019.
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