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Sanctuary
Two friends. Two destinies. One Japan.
Genres
AnimationCrimeDrama
Overview
Two Japanese survivors of the Khmer Rouge massacres in Cambodia vow to find a sanctuary, even if they have to build it themselves. Returning to Japan, they take seemingly opposite paths: one becomes a politician, the other a gangster. As Asami and Houjou work through the linked worlds of politics and crime in modern Japan, they don't hesitate to do anything necessary to secure their own positions and stay true to their vow. Loyal to no one else, they find their friendship increasingly tested as they rise in their chosen fields.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
67 min
Release Date
1996-05-01
Status
Released
Original Language
Japanese
Vote Count
7
Vote Average
4.786
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Kazuhiro Nakata
Chiaki Asami
Takaya Hashi
Tokai
Takeshi Watabe
Norimoto Isaoka
Show Hayami
Akira Hōjō
Masako Katsuki
Hojo's Lover
Masaaki Okabe
Shuichi Sakura
Shigezô Sasaoka
Sagara
Masaharu Sato
Murata
Tomokazu Seki
Reiji Tashiro
Hiromi Tsuru
Kyoko Ishihara
Miho Yamada
Unsho Ishizuka
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