Roar 2020
In *Roar (2020)*, director Ryo Katayama crafts a raw, atmospheric drama that unpacks the ripple effects of violence and betrayal. After his older brother commits a brutal crime, Makoto flees his fractured home and trails a silent drifter hired for brutal confrontations.
Director: Ryo Katayama
Cast
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Roar (2020) about?
*Roar (2020)* follows Makoto, who abandons his life after his brother's violent crime, shadowing a hired enforcer with a hidden past. Alongside radio host Hiromi, who navigates a toxic workplace affair, the film explores themes of guilt, survival, and the search for meaning in a world that feels increasingly broken.
Who directed Roar?
Ryo Katayama directed *Roar (2020)*, bringing a stark, emotionally charged style to this crime-drama.
Who stars in Roar?
The film stars Ryo Katayama, Shoji Omiya, and Mari Kishi in central roles that drive its tense narrative.
Is Roar (2020) worth watching?
If you enjoy crime dramas with psychological depth and atmospheric tension, *Roar (2020)* is worth your time. Its unflinching look at betrayal and moral decay makes for a compelling, if unsettling, viewing experience.
How long is Roar?
*Roar (2020)* runs for 100 minutes.
About Roar (2020) — A Gritty Crime Drama of Betrayal and Redemption
In *Roar (2020)*, director Ryo Katayama crafts a raw, atmospheric drama that unpacks the ripple effects of violence and betrayal. After his older brother commits a brutal crime, Makoto flees his fractured home and trails a silent drifter hired for brutal confrontations. Meanwhile, radio host Hiromi faces her own moral decay, entangled in a hollow affair with her manipulative boss while searching for something real in a world that feels increasingly hollow. The film's gritty visuals and minimalist storytelling mirror its themes of isolation and emotional detachment. With a crime-drenched narrative and a haunting atmosphere, *Roar* lingers as a meditation on how people cope when trust erodes and redemption feels just out of reach.
Katayama's direction blends stark realism with a dreamlike sense of dread, while his cast—including Shoji Omiya and Mari Kishi—delivers performances that blur the line between vulnerability and resilience. The result is a story that's as unsettling as it is introspective, leaving viewers to question how far they'd go to escape their own demons.