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Usogui (2022)
Director: Hideo Nakata
Cast: Ryusei Yokohama, Hayato Sano, Mai Shiraishi, Kanata Hongo
5.7Runtime119 min
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Madarame Baku is a mysterious gambler. His nickname is Usogui (literally The Lie Eater). Club Kakerou is the top illegal gambling den, where gamblers vie to become the best in their profession. Seeing through the lies of others, Madarame Baku challenges a variety of high stakes games at Club Kakerou.
Critical Reception & Ratings
Usogui (2022), directed by Hideo Nakata, is a mystery thriller film that has received a mixed critical reception. With a 5.7/10 rating on IMDb, the film's public reception indicates it may not have resonated strongly with audiences.
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Fans of director Hideo Nakata's suspenseful and stylish thrillers will likely enjoy the high-stakes, psychological cat-and-mouse games featured in the 2022 film Usogui. Starring a talented ensemble cast including Ryusei Yokohama, the film blends elements of mystery and intrigue as a skilled gambler navigates a dangerous underground gambling world.
About
Usogui is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Toshio Sako. It was serialized in Shueisha's seinen manga magazine Weekly Young Jump from May 2006 to December 2017, with its chapters collected in 49 tankÅbon volumes. The manga was later adapted into original video animation, which was released on October 19, 2012.
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