7 Best Japanese Crime Dramas You Must Watch

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Khuraijam Roger Singh
Oct 24, 2024

Shoplifters (2018)

The story is about a poor family that lives in Tokyo. To meet ends needs they rely on shoplifting to survive. But things take a turn when they bring an abused child and a series of events takes place.

Hell Dogs (2022)

Based on the novel by Akio Fukamachi, the film revolves around a former police officer named Shogo Kanetaka, who is driven by revenge after a personal tragedy.

Brother (2000)

A mature yakuza gangster who has to flee to America, where he unites forces with his little brother and his brother’s gang in Los Angeles.

Cold Fish (2010)

Directed by Sion Sono, the film centers on a middle-aged couple who offer to make a man's troublesome teenage daughter work at their fish store to help her. But then she learns that they are serial murderers and rapists.

Confessions (2010)

Based on a 2008 novel by Kanae Minato, the story follows a junior high school teacher who is trying to unravel the mysterious circumstances surrounding her daughter's death.

Audition (1999)

The film chronicles a middle-aged widower who enlists the help of his film producer friend to stage a fake audition to meet a new girlfriend, only to find the dark past of the woman.

Ugetsu (1953)

Set in Japan's civil war-torn Azuchi–Momoyama period follows a potter from a small village who leaves his wife and young son behind to sell the pottery and ends up being seduced by a spirit.

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