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The Blood of Wolves

Set in 1988 in Hiroshima, Japan, prior to the enactment of the anti-organized crime law. A rumor exists that Detective Shogo Ogami has ties with the yakuza. He is partnered with Detective Shuichi Hioka and they investigate a missing person case involving a financial company employee. Conflicts between opposing yakuza groups become more serious.

20182h 6mNRCrime, Thriller, Drama

About The Blood of Wolves

Directors
Kazuya Shiraishi
Cast
Koji Yakusho, Tori Matsuzaka, Yoko Maki, Kenichi Takitoh, Takuma Otou, Joey Iwanaga
Genres
Crime, Thriller, Drama
Content rating
NR
Original language
Japanese
Production countries
Japan
Status
Released

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