9 Souls (2003)
Directed by Toshiaki Toyoda
Sub-Genres - Crime Comedy, Escape Film, Tragi-comedy |
Run Time - 119 min. |
Countries - Japan |
MPAA Rating - NR
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Synopsis by Jason Buchanan
From acclaimed Japanese filmmaker Toshiaki Toyoda (Blue Spring) comes this poignant tale of nine escaped prisoners hoping to find redemption in an unsympathetic and constantly changing society. Convinced that a secret buried treasure could be the key to finally realizing their lifelong dreams, a mad bomber, a violent biker, a pornographer, and six other determined convicts acquire a van and set off to find their fortune. Along their arduous journey, the convicts form a unique bond as they attempt to reconcile tragic pasts and make the best of an uncertain -- but increasingly bleak -- future.
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assisted-suicide, convict, patricide, pimp, prison-escape, treasure-hunt, map