Kids Return

Year: 1996

Runtime: 107 mins

Language: Japanese

Director: Takeshi Kitano

CrimeDramaUnderdogs and coming of ageStudent coming-of-age challengesUnderdog fighting and boxing stories

Shinji and Masaru spend their school years tormenting classmates and playing pranks. After dropping out, Shinji turns to small‑time boxing while Masaru becomes involved with a local yakuza gang. As they confront the harsh realities of adulthood, they discover how unforgiving the world can be.

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