Doing Time
Yōichi SaiCast
Tsutomu Yamazaki 
Teruyuki Kagawa 
Tomoroo Taguchi 
Yutaka Matsushige Toshifumi Muramatsu 
Ren Ōsugi
Credits
Written by: Wui-Sin Chong
Plot
A man serving a sentence in a minimum-security prison. Life in the jail is rigid and organized, eventually leading all of the cell-mates to abandon their individuality.
Sinekatalog’s take
In a strict minimum-security prison, inmates slowly lose their individuality under rigid routine. The comedy-drama is deadpan, humane and quietly satirical about institutions. Charming for fans of offbeat Japanese ensemble stories.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Awards
- Blue Ribbon Awards 2002: Best Director (Blue Ribbon Award for Best Director) — Yoichi Sai
Ratings
IMDb: 7.1 / 10 (351 votes)
IMDb rating and vote count from the IMDb ratings dataset (October 2026). Scores change over time.
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