I think previous reviewers have missed the point of this film. It's primarily focused on whether we should punish juveniles who commit adult crimes with adult sentences. Or should juveniles get away with it in the interests of their repentance and return to to society.
It's an excellent Japanese police drama with a top Japanese cast of actors. Not like your over the top Hollywood stuff. This is more real life and it's a problem that many countries, not only Japan,face today.
Juveniles rape and murder and know they cannot get the proper full punishment because they are classified as juveniles. They laugh at society and the law.
Even the police must get frustrated with the situation. As one policeman in the movie asks:"Are the police here to protect the law or to protect the citizens. Where is the sense of justice?" I say it's well worth a watch.
It's an excellent Japanese police drama with a top Japanese cast of actors. Not like your over the top Hollywood stuff. This is more real life and it's a problem that many countries, not only Japan,face today.
Juveniles rape and murder and know they cannot get the proper full punishment because they are classified as juveniles. They laugh at society and the law.
Even the police must get frustrated with the situation. As one policeman in the movie asks:"Are the police here to protect the law or to protect the citizens. Where is the sense of justice?" I say it's well worth a watch.