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Release Year2021
Runtime2h 12m
LanguageJapanese
Certification15
GenresAction, Comedy, Crime
Votes99
DirectorKan Eguchi
WritersKan Eguchi
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Fable: The Killer Who Doesn't Kill
About The Fable: The Killer Who Doesn't Kill
Akira is the legendary killer known as the Fable. Following the order of his boss and due to being overworked, he lives peacefully with his partner, Yoko, as ordinary siblings. Akira still works part-time at design company Octopus with CEO Takoda and employee Misaki. CEO Takoda and Misaki are unaware of Akira's background as an assassin. Meanwhile, Utsubo is a representative for an NPO. But, Utsubo works with contract killer Suzuki to set people up for extortion purposes. They target someone at design company Octopus.
Directed by Kan Eguchi, The Fable: The Killer Who Doesn't Kill leans on a strong ensemble — Junichi Okada, Fumino Kimura, Shinichi Tsutsumi — 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 action titles of 2021.
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