Poster of Young Yakuza

Young Yakuza

Documentary

Director: Jean-Pierre Limosin

Release Date: April 18, 2008

Where to Watch

I couldn’t believe that this was a documentary. The concept: following the largely mundane daily life of being a gangster–in other words, a more realistic take instead of constant gunfire & threats of violence. Basically a lot of polite exchanges and handling unremarkable objects like cups & magazines. Young Yakuza is riveting in small doses, but feels meandering & somewhat lacked focus. Their world is ending in a whimper.

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