JOINT
Synopsis
After serving 2 years in prison, ISHIGAMI Takeshi (YAMAMOTO Yikken) spent two years working on a construction site and building up his funds before he returned to Tokyo with the help of Yasu, his best friend. He is determined to try and go straight but before he can do that, he has to raise even more money to break free of the criminal underworld and that requires a deep dive. He enlists his Korean friend Junghi and starts a business selling data for phone fraud to his Yakuza friend Yuki. As the business grows, Takeshi can just about make escape velocity, however, his old ties are holding him back and as a split in a yakuza family signals that start of a war, Takeshi finds himself getting dragged back down to the criminal underworld.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
映画『JOINT』予告編1 Official Trailer 1
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-10-14
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Release History & Theatrical Window
New York Asian Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Oudai Kojima
- Original Title
- JOINT
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Korean, Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Oudai Kojima
Shintaro Teramoto
Kim Chang-bak
Department Leadership Roster
Shintaro Teramoto
Director of Photography
Oudai Kojima
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for JOINT.
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Frequently Asked Questions About JOINT
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What is JOINT about?
After serving 2 years in prison, ISHIGAMI Takeshi (YAMAMOTO Yikken) spent two years working on a construction site and building up his funds before he returned to Tokyo with the help of Yasu, his best friend. He is determined to try and go straight but before he can do that, he has to raise even more money to break free of the criminal underworld and that requires a deep dive. He enlists his Korean friend Junghi and starts a business selling data for phone fraud to his Yakuza friend Yuki. As the business grows, Takeshi can just about make escape velocity, however, his old ties are holding him back and as a split in a yakuza family signals that start of a war, Takeshi finds himself getting dragged back down to the criminal underworld.
Who directed JOINT?
JOINT was directed by Oudai Kojima.
Who stars in JOINT?
The principal cast of JOINT includes Ikken Yamamoto, Kim Jin-cheol, Kim Chang-bak, Keisuke Mitsui, Sogen Higuchi.
When was JOINT released and how long is it?
JOINT was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 58m.