I Want To Live Once More: Shinjuku Bus Fire Incident
On the night of August 19, 1980, a bus was set on fire by the vagrant Hirofumi Maruyama at the Shinjuku West Exit Bus Terminal. In the burning flames, Mitsuko, who was exhausted by her affair, suddenly thought of suicide. As a result, she escaped too late from the bus and suffered a serious injury. From there, she was hospitalized for a long time. As she gradually recovered, the wife of her affair partner, Soroku Sugihara, died of cancer. Soroku proposed to Mitsuko again, and they lived together. Due to Soroku's mounting debt, they decided to flee to Tojinbo. With the desperate persuasion of her acquaintances, Mitsuko regained her desire to "live again."
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Plot Summary
This drama tells the story of a man whose life is irrevocably changed after he witnesses a tragic bus fire incident in Shinjuku. Driven by the event, he becomes entangled in a web of crime and personal vendettas. He grapples with his past and the consequences of his actions as he seeks a path to redemption.
Critical Reception
The film received mixed to positive reviews, with critics often praising its intense atmosphere and the performances of its lead actors, particularly Ken Watanabe. However, some found the narrative to be somewhat convoluted.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its gripping portrayal of a man's descent into the criminal underworld.
- Ken Watanabe's performance is a standout, capturing the character's inner turmoil.
- Some viewers found the plot overly complicated and slow-paced.
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Awards & Accolades
None notable.
Fun Fact
The film is based on a real-life bus hijacking and fire incident that occurred in Shinjuku, Tokyo in 1985.
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