Name: The Revenge: A Scar That Never Disappears
Director: Kiyoshi Kurosawa
Genre: Action, Crime, Thriller
Released: 1997-01-01
Duration: 83 min
Cast: Show Aikawa, Shun Sugata, Shirō Shimomoto, Tonbo Zushi, Kunihiko Ida

About This Movie

So, this one’s the follow-up to a pretty wild ride. Kiyoshi Kurosawa's direction really pulls you into the brooding atmosphere, and you feel the weight of Sho Aikawa's character. He’s got this haunted vibe, which is amplified by the slow-burn pacing – not everyone’s cup of tea, but it works here. The violence, while brutal, feels almost justified in its context, and the practical effects are pretty effective without being over-the-top. You get a sense of desperation mixed with that classic yakuza life. There’s a lot of moral grayness at play, which adds to the complexity. Definitely a film that sticks with you more than you'd expect.

Released in Japan on May 10, 1997. · Part of Kiyoshi Kurosawa's exploration of revenge themes. · Sho Aikawa stars, bringing depth to the lead role. · DVD releases include special features on production.