Escape
逃走
“Satoshi Kirishima's last days... and his final struggle.”
Synopsis
In 1970s Japan, Satoshi Kirishima was a member of the "Scorpion Cell" of the East Asian Anti-Japan Armed Front, a recently formed left-wing extremist group. Wanted for a series of corporate bombings, he spent half a century evading capture while living under an assumed identity. What did he discover in the depths of his loneliness? What did he spend his life chasing?
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Vienna International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Masao Adachi
- Screenplay & Story
- Masao Adachi
- Original Score
- Yoshihide Otomo
- Original Title
- 逃走
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Production Studios
- Loft Project
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Masao Adachi
Masao Adachi
Yoshihide Otomo
Yutaka Yamazaki
Tomoko Hiruta
Sanshirô Kobayashi, Hirano Yu
Department Leadership Roster
Masao Adachi
Director
Masao Adachi
Writer
Sanshirô Kobayashi
Producer
Yutaka Yamazaki
Director of Photography
Yoshihide Otomo
Original Music Composer
Michitoshi Kurokawa
Production Design
Tomoko Hiruta
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Escape.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Escape
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Escape about?
In 1970s Japan, Satoshi Kirishima was a member of the "Scorpion Cell" of the East Asian Anti-Japan Armed Front, a recently formed left-wing extremist group. Wanted for a series of corporate bombings, he spent half a century evading capture while living under an assumed identity. What did he discover in the depths of his loneliness? What did he spend his life chasing?
Who directed Escape?
Escape was directed by Masao Adachi.
Who stars in Escape?
The principal cast of Escape includes Kanji Furutachi, Rairu Sugita, Soran Tamoto, Mutsuo Yoshioka, Yuya Matsuura.
When was Escape released and how long is it?
Escape was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 54m.
Who composed the musical score for Escape?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Escape was composed by Yoshihide Otomo.