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Anarchy in Japansuke (1999): cast, story & where to watch

1999 · Film · ★ 4

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Released in 1999, Anarchy in Japansuke is a notable film directed by Takahisa Zeze, running about 68 minutes.

What it’s about. A middle-aged man walks up to young man who is sitting under a tree and shoots him. The film then flashes back to 1981, where a young woman steals a car with a baby strapped inside. She decides to raise the child as her own, and teaches him to shoplift from stores while she works as a prostitute. She strikes up a relationship with a convenience-store clerk, and the two eventually settle down together.

Who’s in it. Anarchy in Japansuke stars Kazuhiro Sano as Tatsutoshi, Yumeka Sasaki as Mizuki, Yoji Tanaka and Tarô Suwa, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Anarchy in Japansuke has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling and rent or buy it from FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Anarchy in Japansuke page.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Anarchy in Japansuke (1999)?
In US, Anarchy in Japansuke is available to stream on FlixFling, and rent or buy from FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Anarchy in Japansuke worth watching?
Anarchy in Japansuke holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Anarchy in Japansuke?
Anarchy in Japansuke stars Kazuhiro Sano, Yumeka Sasaki, Yoji Tanaka, Tarô Suwa and Shirō Shimomoto.
When was Anarchy in Japansuke released?
Anarchy in Japansuke was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 68 minutes.