25 years ago, the Nagiri Brothers—once feared nationwide—lost their family’s backbone when their father, Tsuyoshi Nagiri (played by Kim Sunjin), was suddenly assassinated. “Even as yakuza, we never strayed from the path of humanity. Everyone in the Nagiri family is our comrade,” were the words their father left behind. Carrying on his will, the second son, Kaname Nagiri (Choi Chul-ho), took over the Nagiri-gumi. However, just as the ex-Nagiri member-turned-politician Masashi Fukuzawa (Koichi Miura) is preparing for an election, and Danba Takeshi (Daisuke Nagakura), head of the Tanba-gumi under the same Doushinkai syndicate, is released from prison, a violent incident breaks out—triggered by the drug trade. When their youngest brother Minato (Seiji Fukushi), a respected figure in Osaka, falls into danger, the eldest, Shun Nagiri (Yoshiyuki Yamaguchi), steps in to save him. The brothers reunite and head to Kaname’s side—just as he’s about to clash with their former allies…
This humanistic drama depicts the bond between a brother and sister living in the zainichi Korean town of Ikuno, Osaka. Based on his own life, actor Choi Cheol-ho, the leader of the theatrical troupe Stray Dog Bullet, directs, writes, and stars in the film, which depicts a family that faces difficulties without forgetting to laugh and encourage each other in the midst of severe circumstances such as racial prejudice and poverty. In a zainichi Korean town in Ikuno, a funeral is being held for Omoni, who was like a mother to everyone. However, her eldest son Yong-gi, who disappeared 15 years ago, is not there. The three siblings, except Yeong-gi, are at their wit's end, burdened with debts from the store that Omoni used to run. Yeong-gi eventually returns, but the siblings are bewildered by his changed appearance. (machine translated from eiga.com)
To celebrate his 30th acting anniversary, Kōji Matoba stars as Seiji Oda, the fiercest member of Tendokai, who joins the organization under Kazuma Washio (Hitoshi Ozawa). In 2011, Tendokai dominates Kanto, while the rising Santōkai threatens them. Meanwhile, in Yokohama, Seiji Oda forms a rogue group, Oda Dōshi-kai, and violently protects his turf, clashing with Jinseikai. As Tendokai's Vice-Head Ryuji Kondo retires, Keiji Oda (Seiji's brother) is tasked with calming the tensions between the two groups, leading to a reunion between the Oda brothers.
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