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サンクチュアリ (1995): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

1995 · Film · ★ 5

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Released in 1995, サンクチュアリ is a drama film directed by Yukio Fuji, running about 103 minutes. “Two Men... Two Destinies... One Japan...” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Akira Hojo and Chiaki Asami live different lives in Tokyo, Japan: Hojo is the leader of a small but rising Yakuza clan, while Asami is a politician aiming to become the youngest member of the Japanese parliament. But while they both live in different ways, Hojo and Asami share the same past; both of them were survivors of the Killing Fields of Cambodia. With the aggression and survival instincts they learned in the Cambodian jungles, Hojo and Asami strive in both the Yakuza and political world to reform Japan into their own sanctuary.

Who’s in it. サンクチュアリ stars Toshiya Nagasawa as Akira Hojo, Hiroshi Abe as Chiaki Asami, Azusa Nakamura as Assistant Superintendent Kyoko Ishihara and Toshihiko Sakakibara as Reiji Tashiro, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, サンクチュアリ has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch サンクチュアリ page.

If you liked it. Fans of サンクチュアリ tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.

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Where can I watch サンクチュアリ (1995)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for サンクチュアリ change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is サンクチュアリ worth watching?
サンクチュアリ holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in サンクチュアリ?
サンクチュアリ stars Toshiya Nagasawa, Hiroshi Abe, Azusa Nakamura, Toshihiko Sakakibara and Naomasa Musaka.
When was サンクチュアリ released?
サンクチュアリ was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.