Bad Lands

2023 2h 23m JA

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7.0

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★7.0TMDB · 28

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Synopsis

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A grifter and her loose-cannon brother get their hands on a massive amount of money, but their ill-gotten gains puts a huge target on their back.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Sakura Ando
Neri Hashioka
Ryosuke Yamada
Joe Yashiro
Katsuhisa Namase
Takagi
Mitsuo Yoshihara
Satake
Yasumasa Oba
Professor
Yasushi Fuchikami
Goya
Canon Nawata
Chiharu Kurumada
Suzume Kamo
Shiwasara

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Masato Harada
Writers: Hiroyuki Kurokawa, Masato Harada
Languages: Japanese
Countries: Japan

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ERA

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Released 3 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Masato Harada, shot by Nobuyasu Kita. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Reiko Tsuchiya. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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4 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Editor Eugene Harada shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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5 / 7

CAST

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Sakura Ando and Ryosuke Yamada and Katsuhisa Namase carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt29344984 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 28 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Masato Harada directs. Nobuyasu Kita behind the camera. Reiko Tsuchiya scores. Eugene Harada cuts. Produced in Japan. Dialogue in Japanese.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Released 3 years ago.
2Directed by Masato Harada, shot by Nobuyasu Kita. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Reiko Tsuchiya. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Eugene Harada shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Sakura Ando and Ryosuke Yamada and Katsuhisa Namase carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt29344984 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 28 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Cinematography: Nobuyasu Kita
Original score: Reiko Tsuchiya
Editing: Eugene Harada
Production design: Hirokazu Kanakatsu
Makeup / hair: Keisuke Sakai
Stunt coordinator: Kento Nakamura
Runtime: 143 min · 2h 23m
Status: Released
Original language: JA
IMDB: Bad Lands (2023)

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What people are saying

Alunauwie2025-09-29
★ 9/10
Bad Lands, adapted from Hiroyuki Kurokawa's novel Keisou, presents a well-structured narrative filled with suspense and unpredictable twists. Supported by excellent cinematography, sound design, and strong performances from both leads and supporting cast, the film delivers an engaging experience despite its long runtime. It’s a compelling choice for fans of yakuza dramas, blending intense action with emotional depth and a bittersweet yet satisfying ending. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com) and (English version : uwiepuspita.com)

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