Yakuza loan sharks vs. con artists — who's scamming who in Osaka's underbelly?
#45 in the series, following "The Men's Past"
Acting
Riki Takeuchi's permanent scowl is its own language.
Production
Shot-on-video grime that feels accidentally authentic.
Writing
Fraud schemes so elaborate they need flowcharts.
Director
Sadaaki Haginiwa
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
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