

Two friends. Two destinies. One Japan.
Two Japanese survivors of the Khmer Rouge massacres in Cambodia vow to find a sanctuary, even if they have to build it themselves. Returning to Japan, they take seemingly opposite paths: one becomes a politician, the other a gangster. As Asami and Houjou work through the linked worlds of politics and crime in modern Japan, they don't hesitate to do anything necessary to secure their own positions and stay true to their vow. Loyal to no one else, they find their friendship increasingly tested as they rise in their chosen fields.
Shuichi Sakura
The film's tagline is: "Two friends. Two destinies. One Japan."
The original title is "サンクチュアリ" (JA).
The runtime is 67 minutes (1h 7m).
The film was directed by Takashi Watanabe.
The screenplay was written by Kenishi Terada.
This title is listed on IMDb as tt0295582.

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Mixed
8 votes
サンクチュアリ
Released
MA 15+
日本語
Japan