Hana-bi

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Jitendar Canth

Takeshi Kitano's award-winning classic now available on bluray with a new 2K master from Office Kitano!
Certificate: 18
Running Time: 103 mins
Retail Price: £19.99
Release Date: 2016
Content Type: Movie

Synopsis:
Former Police officer Nishi feels responsible for the shattered lives of his loved ones. His partner Horibe has been crippled in a disastrous stakeout, a colleague is shot dead by the same villain, and his own wife has a terminal illness. In debt to a yakuza loanshark, Nishi conceives a bank robbery to provide for his partner, help the dead cop’s widow, and take one last holiday throughout Japan with his wife and share a final taste of happiness… A highly original crime drama written, directed and starring Takeshi Kitano.

Special Features:
30 minute documentary from the film's original release
Interview with Takeshi Kitano
Audio commentary by film critic Mark Schilling
Trailer