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A former boxer, now working as a club owner, finds himself entangled in the criminal underworld of Yokohama. As he tries to protect his club and the people around him, he must confront his past and the dangerous forces threatening his present.

While specific critical reviews from its initial release are scarce in English-language sources, "Minato machi shinshi roku" is generally regarded as a solid, character-driven drama from Yojiro Takita's early directorial career, showcasing his skill in depicting urban settings and complex human relationships.

• Praised for its atmospheric depiction of Yokohama's port district.
• Acknowledged for solid performances from the lead actors.
• Seen as a competent, though not groundbreaking, melodrama.

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Director Yojiro Takita would later go on to win the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film for his 2008 film 'Departures'.