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Young Yakuza is a french film of genre Documentary directed by Jean-Pierre Limosin released in USA on 18 april 2008
Young Yakuza (2007)
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Add to a movie listReleased in USA 18 april 2008
Length 1h39
Directed by Jean-Pierre Limosin
OriginFrance
Themes Yakuza films
Rating62%
Young Yakuza est un film documentaire français de Jean-Pierre Limosin sorti en 2008.
Synopsis
Naoki, jeune homme désœuvré, est placé par sa mère en apprentissage au sein d'un clan mafieux. Il va découvrir le quotidien des Yakuzas pendant une année entière. Ensuite, il lui appartiendra de choisir : y rester ou quitter cet univers.Comments
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