Drama ·Crime · Japan · 1996 · 1h 20m

Helpless

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Helpless poster
Director
Shinji Aoyama
Cast
Tadanobu Asano as Kenji Shiraishi Ken Mitsuishi as Yasuo Matsumura Yoichiro Saito as Akihiko Kaori Tsuji as Yuri Matsumura Tarō Suwa as Cook Hiroko Isayama as Waitress
Crew
Masaki Tamura — Director of Photography Shuichi Kakesu — Editor Isao Yamada — Original Music Composer Shinji Aoyama — Original Music Composer Shinji Aoyama — Screenplay
Tagline

At dawn, armed with an ardent patience, we'll walk right into the magnificent cities, arthur rimbaud.

Synopsis

Yasuo is a gangster just released from jail. Believing his boss double-crossed him, enraged Yasuo is on his way to find the boss. But before setting out for the dangerous trip, Yasuo asks Kenji to take care of his mentally challenged sister, Yuri, and a mysterious black bag.

Trailer Helpless — Official Trailer
Official Trailer youtube.com
Mood & Themes
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Key Collaborators
Shinji Aoyama Director Masaki Tamura Director of Photography Shuichi Kakesu Editor Isao Yamada Original Music Composer Shinji Aoyama Original Music Composer Shinji Aoyama Screenplay
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