A young boxer and a call girl get caught up in a drug-smuggling scheme over the course of one night in Tokyo.
Director:
Takashi MiikeWriter:
Masa Nakamura
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Becky | ... | Julie |
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Sakurako Konishi | ... | Monica |
| Masataka Kubota | ... | Leo | |
| Jun Murakami | ... | Ichikawa | |
| Nao Ohmori | ... | Otomo | |
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Sansei Shiomi | ||
| Shôta Sometani | ... | Kase | |
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Seiyô Uchino | ... | Gondo |
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Storyline
Leo is a young boxer, successful but unable to show emotion. He has a fight scheduled and is sure that he will win. Instead, his opponent knocks him out. This triggers a chain of unpleasant events involving drugs, corrupt cops, the Yakuza, a female assassin - and Monica, an escort that he must rescue. It's one hell of a night for Leo. Written by aghaemi
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Language:
JapaneseRelease Date:
27 September 2019 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Box Office
Opening Weekend USA:
$21,151, 29 September 2019Gross USA:
$218,329Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$227,980Company Credits
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Oriental Light and Magic (OLM), Recorded Picture Company (RPC), Toei Company See more »
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2.35 : 1
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"Hatsukoi" or "First Love", it a visual wonder summing up1990s Japanese cinema! Critics have been up and down about the film. It has stellar performances by Japanese actors with well-done, choreography with stunt work. The production value has always been consistent, visually strong by Miike's direction.
Strong performances by Yakuza characters, the main characters,the lovers shine! The boxer, "Fight" and the call girl, "Yuri". Miike, focuses in-between the violence and humor, the innocence of their instant physical and emotional attraction.
Other reviews seemed to be disappointed that the gore is not the main element in this film. Milkshake evolved to depth of characterization and maybe even "love". Go see Miike, as alternative to Tarantino's recent film, this film makes you gasp,wonder and its slick comedic relief and sarcasm.