Ikari (2016)

Ikari: Directed by Sang-il Lee. With Ken Watanabe, Mirai Moriyama, Aoi Miyazaki, Satoshi Tsumabuki. A grisly unsolved murder links three seemingly unrelated stories in three different Japanese cities.

“Not to be confused with the Nicolas Cage film with the same movie title, u0026quot;Rageu0026quot; follows 3 different story/relationship, each involving 3 main characters within the group, where one of them may end up being the suspect. Of course it involves rage, but also mistrust. u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThere really arenu0026#39;t that many powerful Japanese films that keep you engaged from start to finish. However, this is one of those rare interesting/powerful films that is definitely worth checking out. It does make you want to keep watching to see how itu0026#39;s going to end and who the suspected killer is thatu0026#39;s on the loose. u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThe film does not hold back at all covering many controversial subjects like homosexuality/gay club prostitution, rape, Okinawa/US Soldier problem. These are actual real-life issues. u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThis film is definitely not something you watch with your entire family; it will definitely make you feel uncomfortable. u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThere is nudity and some extremely depressing uncomfortable scenes that is almost too graphic and realistic. I could not help it but cry and REALLY feel for the character, the impact was so big; it will leave you with rage too. u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eI think the beginning of the film was more powerful than the climax. The climactic scene maybe could have been better… Nevertheless, it is a film that stays with you even days later. u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eExcellent all-star casting. Aoi Miyazaki really fits the clumsy air-headed prostitute daughter of Ken Watanabe. Satoshi Tsumabuki really put himself out there playing a gay character in the closet. Suzu Hirose, super cute and recently popular actress, playing the girl from Okinawa was quite powerful. u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003ePowerful performances and great music to go with the film. u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eIt is definitely a movie I would put on my top list of Japanese films. Sang-il Lee is definitely also one of the best directors in Japan. u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eWorth watching!”