A cop and a thief who survived WWII together—now they're playing cat-and-mouse in Osaka's underbelly.
A crime story (with strong elements of comedy) that pits a determined detective against a gang of pickpockets in Osaka. The detective (played by Keiju Kobayashi) and the leader of the gang (played by Norihei Miki) have an interesting wartime backstory together that fuels much of the story.
Acting
Keiju Kobayashi's weary dignity vs. Norihei Miki's roguish charm.
Direction
Jun Fukuda balancing slapstick pickpocket sequences with genuine pathos.
Production
Vivid 1969 Osaka locations, pre-Olympics transformation.
Director
Jun Fukuda
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
JP
