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Director: Yūji Minato
Cast: Koichi Iwaki, Yoshiyuki Yamaguchi, Junichi Kawamoto, Ryuichi Ohura
Anzai Takashi (Koichi Iwaki), the leader of the Anzai-gumi, enjoys poker at the Kishochokai’s underground casino. Meanwhile, a heated poker duel unfolds between female gambler Himiko (Sayaka Tsuruta) and university student Kota Katori (Shota Haruta). Kota loses, wiping out ¥2 million. Tokunaga (Masami Tate), a half-gangster, schemes to clear his ¥5 million debt by using Kota in a rigged game but gets caught, increasing his debt to ¥7 million. The next day, Tokunaga disappears, leaving Kota to shoulder the debt. Desperate, Kota’s girlfriend, Anna (Mari Yamaji), returns to her family home and explains the situation to her mother, Reiko. Seeking help, Reiko turns to her husband, who is none other than Kawabe Akira (Yoshiyuki Yamaguchi), the Anzai-gumi’s second-in-command.
Critical Reception & Ratings
Scars and Codes 4 is a 2019 Japanese drama film directed by Yūji Minato. The film follows the story of a high-stakes poker game involving various characters, including the leader of a yakuza group and a university student. While specific critical reception and awards information is not provided, the film's plot and ensemble cast suggest it may appeal to fans of Japanese crime dramas.
Why you might like this:
Fans of tense Japanese crime dramas will appreciate the intricate poker-driven plot and captivating performances from stars like Koichi Iwaki and Yoshiyuki Yamaguchi in this 2019 thriller from director Yūji Minato.