During the Showa era, a young yakuza survives war and injury and rises to become a clan boss with the help and respect of his sworn brothers.
Acting
Hiroki Matsukata's wounded intensity carries every frame.
Direction
Yamashita stages violence like kabuki tragedy.
Score
Saburo Kitajima's ballads hit harder than the fights.
Director
Kōsaku Yamashita
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
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