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Scars and Codes 2 (2018)
Director: Yūji Minato
Cast: Kazuki Namioka, Yukijiro Hotaru, Ryuzo Tanaka, Yoshiyuki Yamaguchi
Runtime70 min
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A drug deal within Anzai-gumi's territory sparks conflict with the Otsuru Family, leading to the death of the group's secretary, Daimura (Toshiyuki Nagashima). Driven by vengeance, the Daimura-gumi is determined to retaliate. Their lieutenant, Kawabe (Yoshiyuki Yamaguchi), captures and tortures a member of the Otsuru Family, uncovering that the mastermind behind the chaos is Higashio (Eiichi Furui), Anzai-gumi’s underboss. Enraged, Kawabe prepares for revenge. However, war has already begun. Otsuru Family attacks claim the lives of many young Anzai-gumi members. Amidst the bloodshed, Tachibana (Kazuki Namioka) receives crucial words from Boss Anzai (Koichi Iwaki) about what it truly means to live as a yakuza.
Critical Reception & Ratings
Scars and Codes 2, the 2018 Japanese crime drama directed by Yūji Minato, has received a mixed reception. While the film's gritty portrayal of the yakuza underworld has been praised, some critics have found the plot and character development to be uneven. The film has not received any major awards recognition, but its IMDb rating of 6.4 suggests it has found an audience among fans of Japanese gangster films.
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Director Yūji Minato's 2018 crime thriller 'Scars and Codes 2' offers a compelling and gritty exploration of the yakuza underworld, anchored by nuanced performances from actors like Kazuki Namioka and Yoshiyuki Yamaguchi. Fans of authentic Japanese gangster stories will appreciate the film's complex character dynamics and unflinching depiction of the harsh realities of organized crime.