1-Ichi

Year: 2003

Runtime: 83 mins

Language: Japanese

Director: Masato Tanno

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The film follows Ichi, a high‑schooler plagued by constant bullying, even from his karate classmates. Mr. Dai is the undisputed school fighter, and Ichi watches every fight with a cold smile, relishing the violence. A new transfer student arrives, wreaking havoc and defeating Mr. Dai, then targets Ichi as the only rival worthy of a true showdown.

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