Cliffs of Each
When Kyoichiro comes home, he hears that his 14-year-old son Kyosuke was stabbed to death. The person who killed Kyosuke turns out to be 13-year-old Mitsuru. The two boys were classmates. Due to Japan's juvenile law, Mitsuru will not receive commensurate punishment for his crime. Kyoichiro points his anger at Mitsuru and his mother Hatsumi, but Kyoichiro sees that Hatsumi also suffers from her son's actions.
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Plot Summary
A former elite operative, living in seclusion after a tragic mission, is pulled back into action when his estranged daughter is kidnapped by a ruthless organization. He must use his unique skillset to track down the abductors and bring his daughter home before it's too late, navigating a dangerous world of espionage and betrayal.
Critical Reception
Cliffs of Each received a mixed reception from critics and audiences. While Neeson's performance and the action sequences were often praised, the film was criticized for its derivative plot and predictable twists.
What Reviewers Say
- Liam Neeson delivers another signature performance in a familiar, yet entertaining, action-thriller.
- The film's plot treads familiar ground, offering little innovation to the genre.
- Despite its shortcomings, the action set pieces provide a decent level of excitement.
Google audience: Audiences generally found the film to be an enjoyable, albeit predictable, action flick. Many appreciated Liam Neeson's continued dedication to the genre, though some expressed disappointment with the unoriginal storyline.
Fun Fact
Liam Neeson reportedly agreed to star in the film after reading the script in a single sitting and being particularly moved by the father-daughter dynamic, despite the genre's typical focus on revenge or justice.
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