Prisoner No. 07: Reina
Prisoner No. 07: Reina

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Prisoner No. 07: Reina

2006
Movie
86 min
Japanese

Hanako Nanjo stars in this sexy, violent film from director Kosuke Suzuki (Stop the Bitch Campaign). She commits a crime to help her sister in prison, only to discover that that politicians and prominent business men are using the prison for their own desires! Now she's desperately looking for a way out, can she do it?

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IMDb6.5/10
Director: Yoshihiro NakamuraGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

Reina, a young woman, is haunted by the disappearance of her mother when she was a child. Living in a seemingly idyllic village, she begins to uncover dark secrets about her family and the community's past. Her investigation leads her to question everyone around her, including her father and the seemingly benevolent village elder, as she delves deeper into a disturbing truth that implicates the entire village in a long-hidden crime. The pursuit of justice forces Reina to confront the painful reality of her family's history and the sacrifices made to protect a terrible secret.

Critical Reception

Prisoner No. 07: Reina received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising its atmospheric tension and Kii Kitagawa's performance. Some noted that the pacing could be slow at times, but the film's underlying mystery and dark themes were generally well-received.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its suspenseful build-up and unsettling atmosphere.

  • Kii Kitagawa's portrayal of a young woman uncovering dark truths was a standout.

  • Some viewers found the narrative slightly convoluted or slow-paced.

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Fun Fact

The film is based on a novel of the same name by Japanese author Mariko Koike.

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