Koroshi (2000)

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Set against the backdrop of a freezing Japanese winter, Koroshi is a gripping film noir that follows an unemployed worker desperate to hide his job loss from his demanding wife. To maintain the illusion of a normal life, he spends his days at a gambling hall and fakes his monthly salary. His life takes an absurd turn when a mysterious man recruits him as a contract killer. With simple instructions to shoot at the neck and never look in the eyes, the ordinary man surprisingly finds new meaning and joy in his deadly profession. However, this original story portrays the killer as a weak figure, constantly haunted by his wife and a strange, moaning contractor. With stunning visuals and a chilling, atmospheric sound design, Koroshi offers a unique critique of Japanese societal morale that will leave viewers frozen in suspense.

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2000

Genre:Drama