Fuyajo (Sleepless Town) (1998)

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A contraband dealer living in Kabukicho discovers that there is danger lurking behind every corner when his untrusting exterior is slowly eroded by love in director Lee Chi-ngai's hard-boiled crime drama. An ex-gangster who now makes his living selling illegal goods and trusts no one, half… More A contraband dealer living in Kabukicho discovers that there is danger lurking behind every corner when his untrusting exterior is slowly eroded by love in director Lee Chi-ngai's hard-boiled crime drama. An ex-gangster who now makes his living selling illegal goods and trusts no one, half Taiwanese/half Japanese outlaw Lau Kenichi (Takeshi Kaneshiro) exists in a land where no one seems to speak the same language and three rival factions struggle to be the most powerful in the city. When the go-to man for one of the top crime bosses is murdered and Kenichi is given three days to find the killer, the appearance of a mysterious femme fatale threatens to cost the resourceful underworld dealer more than just his livelihood. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

Rating, Runtime: PG, 2 hr. 2 min.
Directed By: Chi-Ngai Lee
Genres: Art House & International, Drama

In Theaters: Jun 27, 1998 Wide
On DVD: Sep 28, 1999

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alan j

hard movie to judge---the acting is first rate and the scenery and style in which the film is shot is beautiful to look at--Tokyo at its most vibrant, especially at night. However, the one fault I find about this movie is its numerous characters, their motives, and the twists and… More
hard movie to judge---the acting is first rate and the scenery and style in which the film is shot is beautiful to look at--Tokyo at its most vibrant, especially at night. However, the one fault I find about this movie is its numerous characters, their motives, and the twists and turns the story takes. To be honest, its more complicated than it needs to be with all the minor characters and their roles, and I just could not keep track of their names. That being said, I still liiked the movie and recommend it.