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Yoshio Harada, Kôji Chihara, Itsuji Itao, Akaji Maro, Jun Inoue ... see more see more... , Jun Kunimura , Kotomi Kyono , Misaki Ito , Ryuhei Matsuda , Takako Matsu , Mame Yamada

From acclaimed Japanese filmmaker Toshiaki Toyoda (Blue Spring) comes this poignant tale of nine escaped prisoners hoping to find redemption in an unsympathetic and constantly changing society. Convin... read more read more...ced that a secret buried treasure could be the key to finally realizing their lifelong dreams, a mad bomber, a violent biker, a pornographer, and six other determined convicts acquire a van and set off to find their fortune. Along their arduous journey, the convicts form a unique bond as they attempt to reconcile tragic pasts and make the best of an uncertain -- but increasingly bleak -- future. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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Unrated, 1 hr. 59 min.

Directed by: Toshiaki Toyoda

Release Date: September 12, 2003

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DVD Release Date: January 25, 2005

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  • bbcfloridabound
    August 8, 2011
    bbcfloridabound
    Pure Asian Trash, If your into having sex with animals this movie is right up your alley. Again TRASH TRASH TRASH. I would give it No Stars. But not sure it would show up on flixster. Had to shut off after 34 Min just wasn't something that I would enjoy watching. 0 Stars from me ... read morefor the movie, 1/2 star for my time.
  • Saxia
    August 24, 2008
    Saxia
    Very entertaining, but kind of hard to comment on. I liked the style of filming, and how the characters are portrayed. Pretty difficult to get close to if you have 9 main characters, but it worked somehow.
    I guess it's about taking control of your own life and consequently your o... read morewn death, about seeking what you deserve and bearing the consequences. Only then are you really free.
  • DrBenway
    July 18, 2008
    DrBenway
    Toyoda is a visual director in the most absolute way possible, and with 9 Souls he sets out to prove that to the world. I was completely thrown by the imagination and photography. It's a hard film to gauge just because there's so much substance underneath the ordinary. It's vio... read morelent, subversive, poetic, touching and awesome. Too many superlatives?

    Still, the script and the characters are second to none, in regards to this film. With an almost comedic first half in introducing characters, the second half shows real human drama and although it's not an especially violent film, the few moments of action can be quite disturbing. Every fan of asian film should seek it out.
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  • lesleyanorton
    August 16, 2010
    lesleyanorton
    9 Japanese prisoners escape and go on the run in a hijacked red van. Very entertaining, though i had problems keeping track of all 9, they did run around so.
  • cacutshaw
    February 12, 2007
    cacutshaw
    Powerful film with a great cast. I have a weakness for prison films, and this one, although they escape in the first act, is still one of the best. Toyoda is a master when it comes to visual storytelling and this film has some striking, memorable, images and scenes. I also hav... read moree a weakness for father/son movies, and this film approaches the theme in a interesting way. Also, Toyoda did an amazing job telling the story of 9 different characters in such a short time very well.

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Michael Atkinson
August 19, 2005
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Greg Muskewitz
October 19, 2004
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