Dorobō Sodachi Dorobōi

A brooding, enigmatic hitman named 'Ace' finds himself entangled in a dangerous game of cat and mouse with rival yakuza factions and the police. As his list of targets grows and his own life hangs by a thread, Ace navigates a treacherous underworld filled with betrayal and violence. He seeks solace in a fleeting romance, but his dangerous profession casts a long shadow over any hope of a normal life.

Often seen as a surreal and stylish crime drama, 'Dorobo down: The Young Beast' is celebrated for its bold visual aesthetic and unconventional narrative structure. While initially met with mixed reactions due to its avant-garde style, it has since gained a cult following and is recognized as a significant work in Seijun Suzuki's oeuvre and a prime example of Japanese New Wave cinema.

• Visually striking with a distinctive, dreamlike atmosphere.

• Features a mesmerizing performance from Joe Shishido.

• The non-linear narrative and ambiguous plot can be challenging for some viewers.

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Seijun Suzuki was famously fired by Nikkatsu studios for making films that were considered too artistic and commercially unsuccessful, and 'Dorobo down: The Young Beast' was one of the films that contributed to this dismissal.