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One Cut of the Dead
Why this pick
A scrappy movie crew, escalating production chaos, and genuine affection for filmmaking echo Sono’s joyful collision of amateur ambition and outrageous violence.
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MOVIE2013 2h 10m JPN
IF THIS ONE STAYED WITH YOU
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01 / THE STORY
A little about the film.
There's a gang war going on, but that won't stop the inexperienced but eager wannabe film crew The Fuck Bombers from following their dreams of making the ultimate action epic. Ten years ago, yakuza mid-boss Ikegami led an assault against rival don Muto. Now, on the eve of his revenge, all Muto wants to do is complete his masterpiece, a feature film with his daughter in the starring role, before his wife is released from prison. And The Fuck Bombers are standing by with the chance of a lifetime: to film a real, live yakuza battle to the death on 35mm.
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02 / FACES IN THE FRAME
The people who bring it to life.
Fumi Nikaido
Mitsuko Muto
Hiroki Hasegawa
Director Hirata
Gen Hoshino
Kouji Hashimoto
Akihiro Kitamura
Hitman
Motoki Fukami
Master
Tarou Suwa
Sumita
Jun Kunimura
Muto
Shinichi Tsutsumi
Ikegami