Stray Dog

野良犬
Stray Dog
Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Rating: 7.51
Year:1949
Country:JP
Runtime: 2h 2min

Description:

In a sizzling hot Tokyo summer, young detective Murakami's day takes an unexpected turn for the worse when he inadvertently loses his service gun to a pickpocket during an overcrowded bus ride. Determined to retrieve it and restore order, Murakami dives headfirst into the city's underbelly, assuming the role of an undercover cop in search of the small-time crook responsible for his loss. As the chase unfolds, Murakami uncovers a surprising connection between their lives - the young pickpocket, dubbed the "stray dog," is entangled in a web of desperation that has shaped both their paths.As Murakami navigates through Tokyo's labyrinthine streets, his investigation takes on a darker, more introspective tone as he begins to uncover unsettling truths about himself and the corrupt world around him. This gripping tale of pursuit and self-discovery pushes the boundaries between right and wrong, blurring lines between cop and criminal in an emotional exploration of one man's struggle with his own shadowy past.

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