Jet Black 2018
Dive into the gritty underworld of Japanese yakuza thrillers with *Jet Black (2018)*, a high-octane action crime film directed by Kôji Soejima.
Director: Kôji Soejima
Cast
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jet Black (2018) about?
*Jet Black (2018)* follows Yasuda, a fierce yakuza enforcer, as she strikes back against a rival clan after an assassination attempt on her boss. Teaming up with a fellow Wakagashira, she navigates the violent power struggles within their Union as loyalty and survival hang in the balance.
Who directed Jet Black?
Kôji Soejima directed *Jet Black (2018)*. Known for his work in crime and action films, Soejima crafts a tense, high-stakes narrative that immerses viewers in the yakuza underworld.
Who stars in Jet Black?
The film stars Hitomi Matsuda as Yasuda, Yoshiyuki Yamaguchi as Kiryu, Kozo Takeda, Tomohide Takahara, and Masahiro Noguchi in key roles.
Is Jet Black (2018) worth watching?
As an action-packed crime thriller, *Jet Black (2018)* delivers a tight, 71-minute story of loyalty and vengeance. While it may lack the polish of larger productions, its raw intensity and compact runtime make it a solid pick for yakuza film enthusiasts.
How long is Jet Black?
*Jet Black (2018)* runs for 71 minutes.
About Jet Black (2018) — A Gritty Yakuza Thriller of Loyalty and Retaliation
Dive into the gritty underworld of Japanese yakuza thrillers with *Jet Black (2018)*, a high-octane action crime film directed by Kôji Soejima. The story follows Yasuda (Hitomi Matsuda), a fierce Wakagashira from the Takemiya Union Tōjō-gumi, who retaliates against the Kansai-based Myōjin-kai after an assassination attempt on their chairman. Teaming up with Yamashina-gumi's Kiryu (Yoshiyuki Yamaguchi), Yasuda's bold strike cements their bond, uniting them as brothers-in-arms within the chaotic Union. As political turmoil erupts with the chairman's retirement, the film explores themes of loyalty, power struggles, and the blurred lines between justice and vengeance.
Set against the neon-lit backstreets of urban Japan, *Jet Black (2018)* delivers a raw, adrenaline-fueled narrative that blends brutal action with emotional depth. Soejima's direction infuses the film with a tense, cinematic atmosphere, while Matsuda and Yamaguchi bring intense screen presence to their roles as enforcers caught in a storm of shifting alliances. For fans of crime sagas and yakuza dramas, this 71-minute thriller offers a compact yet gripping dive into a world where every alliance—and every betrayal—could be the last.