Yakuza and The Family (2021)

Other name: ヤクザと家族 the family, ヤクザとかぞく ザ ファミリー, 家族極道物語, Yakuza to Kazoku, Yakuza to Kazoku: The Family, Yakuza and Family, Yakuza & Family, A Family, Yakuza & The Family

Description:

Yakuza and The Family delves into two decades of Japanese organized crime, spanning from 1999 to 2019. The story centers on Kenji Yamamoto, whose life descends into profound desperation after his father tragically dies from stimulant drug use. In his search for purpose and belonging, Kenji finds himself drawn into the treacherous world of a crime syndicate.

Within this dangerous environment, Kenji encounters the powerful gang boss, Hiroshi Shibasaki. Despite their initial circumstances, Hiroshi Shibasaki recognizes something in Kenji and takes him under his wing, fostering an unexpected and deep father-son relationship. This bond becomes the anchor for Kenji in the brutal underworld. As time progresses, Kenji Yamamoto navigates the complexities of the syndicate, eventually establishing his own family, forever shaped by his journey through loyalty, loss, and the intricate ties of the yakuza world.

Director: Fujii Michihito [藤井道人]

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2021

Genre:Crime; Drama; Mafia; Murder; Yakuza