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Shinjuku Swan II

2017 · 133 min

A loud, scruffy gangland scramble that swings between brutal beatdowns and deadpan comedy, rarely pausing to let you catch your breath.

Directed by
Sion Sono
Genres
Action
Starring
Go Ayano, Tadanobu Asano, Yusuke Iseya
Overview
Tatsuhiko relocates from Shinjuku to Yokohama, where he comes into conflict with Masaki Taki, CEO of the local scout company.

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In the UKNo streaming, rental or purchase options known.
Directed by
Sion Sono
Genres
Action
Starring
Go Ayano, Tadanobu Asano, Yusuke Iseya
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Tone
  • darkstrength 2 of 3
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • absurdstrength 2 of 3
  • cynicalstrength 2 of 3
Pacing
brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • betrayal
  • power
  • crime
  • loyalty
  • redemption
Places
  • big city
  • workplace
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
  • ensemble
  • serialised
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language strong
  • Violence strong
  • Sex mild
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action7
Horror2
Humour5
Realism6
Romance3
Tension6
Darkness7
Complexity6
Emotional weight5

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Written by
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Starring
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Music
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Cinematography
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Runtime
133 min
Country
Japan
Languages
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