Takeshi Kitano's drama follows two school friends drifting into boxing and crime, then back. Melancholy and understated, with Joe Hisaishi's lovely score, it is a gentle meditation on youth and failure.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

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IMDb: 7.4 / 10 (7,459 votes)
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