The Mole Song: Final

The Mole Song: Final

Year: 2021

Runtime: 129 mins

Language: Japanese

Director: Takashi Miike

ComedyActionCrime

Reiji’s final mission is to prevent the smuggling of 600 billion yen of drugs. For his mission, he gets on luxury passenger ship and he faces his strongest enemy to date.

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1

Undercover assignment activated

Reiji Kikukawa, known as The Mole, discovers that Shuho Todoroki plans to buy 10 tons of amphetamines disguised as pasta from the Italian Guillotina Family led by Don Razza. He is ordered by the police to monitor the deal and arrest Shuho at the moment of transfer. This mission will delay Reiji's return to normal life and his marriage proposal to Junna.

Before the deal Police HQ, Tokyo
2

The mission tightens Reiji's personal timeline

The police assign Reiji to intercept the handoff, forcing him to sacrifice his personal timeline for the operation. The assignment promises a high-stakes capture that could define his career. He accepts, knowing his future with Junna hinges on the outcome.

Pre-deal Police HQ, Tokyo
3

Leo arrives to close the deal on the ship

During the handoff, Shuho's son Leo arrives to perform the deal in place of his father. The target remains a container of 10 tons of amphetamines disguised as pasta, ready to move across the sea on the Costa Firenze.

During the deal Costa Firenze
4

Shuho is aboard Costa Firenze

Reiji realizes Shuho is aboard the Costa Firenze, a vessel sailing under an Italian flag that cannot be searched by Japanese police. This complicates the operation, forcing a plan to board and arrest him at sea.

During the deal Costa Firenze
5

Reiji boards the ship; Junna on a parallel cruise

Reiji makes his way onto the Costa Firenze to close the net, while Junna is on a separate singles' cruise to forget about him. The parallel journeys heighten the tension as the pursuit moves from dock to deck.

During the deal Costa Firenze
6

Masaya's assassination attempt on Shuho

Masaya Hiura, also known as Crazy Papillon, attempts to shoot Shuho Todoroki to wipe out rivals in the drug trade. Reiji's priority is to keep Shuho alive so he can be arrested, leading him to intervene when Masaya draws his weapon.

During the deal Costa Firenze
7

The mole's confession halts the attacker

To stop Masaya, Reiji reveals that he has been Shuho's mole and ally for their entire friendship. The revelation destabilizes Masaya and buys time for the arrest operation. The mood shifts from pursuit to a tense confession on the ship.

During the confrontation Costa Firenze
8

Shuho Todoroki is arrested

Shuho Todoroki is arrested alive as law enforcement closes in aboard the Costa Firenze. The planned shipment is thwarted as officers secure the suspect and seize evidence.

End of the deal Costa Firenze
9

Masaya continues his anti-drug crusade

Masaya continues his crusade against drug-dealing yakuza members, pursuing the war on the drug trade even after Shuho's arrest. His vigilantism clashes with formal law enforcement and hints at ongoing conflicts within the underworld.

Post-arrest Urban Japan
10

Reiji returns to the police force

Reiji returns to the police force, resuming his official duties after the high-stakes operation. The mission ends with him back in the system, though the experience lingers as a personal turning point.

Post-arrest Police HQ
11

Junna's promotion reshapes their dynamic

Junna is promoted and becomes Reiji's superior, reshaping their professional dynamic. They navigate the new power structure while continuing to coordinate their roles within the police.

Post-promotion Police HQ
12

Aftermath: the network's disruption

The 10-ton amphetamine shipment is halted at sea, and Shuho's network is disrupted by the arrest. While Masaya's crusade persists, the immediate drug pipeline is broken and Reiji's identity as a mole is revealed to alter their future work.

Aftermath Sea / Offshore

Last updated: February 10, 2026 at 08:32

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Q1

Why can't Japanese police search the Costa Firenze ship?

A.

The Costa Firenze sails under an Italian flag, which means Japanese authorities have no jurisdiction to board and search the vessel. This international legal constraint forces Reiji to physically board the ship himself rather than simply waiting for a warrant that would never come.

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Q2

Why does Reiji reveal his identity as a mole to Masaya?

A.

When Masaya Hiura (Crazy Papillon) attempts to shoot Shuho, Reiji must stop him to ensure Shuho survives long enough for a lawful arrest. By revealing he has been Shuho's mole and ally all along, Reiji destabilizes Masaya and prevents him from killing the target, buying crucial time for the police operation.

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Q3

Why does Masaya want to kill Shuho Todoroki?

A.

Masaya Hiura, nicknamed Crazy Papillon, wages a personal vendetta against yakuza members involved in the drug trade. He attempts to eliminate Shuho as part of his crusade against drug-connected criminals, viewing the yakuza boss as a rival and enemy in his war on narcotics.

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Q4

Why is Junna on a singles' cruise during the operation?

A.

Junna Wakaki, Reiji's girlfriend, goes on a singles' cruise to temporarily put thoughts of their complicated relationship behind her. The mission timing forces Reiji to sacrifice his personal life, and Junna attempts to move forward by distancing herself from the uncertainty of his dangerous undercover work.

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Q5

What role does Leo play in the drug deal?

A.

Leo, Shuho Todoroki's son, arrives at the Costa Firenze to finalize the transaction in place of his father. His involvement raises the stakes and forces Reiji to improvise, as dealing with the son rather than the senior yakuza boss creates additional complications for the arrest operation.

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Q6

Why does Junna get promoted to become Reiji's supervisor?

A.

After the operation concludes, Junna receives a promotion that elevates her to a supervisory role over Reiji within the police force. This promotion reshapes their professional dynamic, creating a new power structure they must navigate as both partners and colleagues.

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Q7

What happens to the 10 tons of amphetamines?

A.

The shipment of 10 tons of amphetamines, disguised as pasta, is thwarted at sea aboard the Costa Firenze. The police successfully halt the drug pipeline and secure the evidence during Shuho's arrest, disrupting the yakuza's major narcotics operation.

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Q8

Why does Reiji accept the mission instead of proposing to Junna?

A.

Reiji accepts the undercover assignment because the police specifically designed the mission to derail his return to normal life and threaten his long-awaited marriage proposal. His duty as a police officer requires him to prioritize the high-stakes capture of Shuho over his personal plans, sacrificing his timeline with Junna for the operation.

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Q9

How does Reiji manage to board the Costa Firenze?

A.

Reiji physically makes his way onto the Costa Firenze despite the jurisdictional complications. Since Japanese police cannot legally search an Italian-flagged vessel, he must infiltrate the ship personally to get close enough to Shuho and execute the arrest at sea.

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Q10

What happens to Masaya after Shuho's arrest?

A.

After Shuho is arrested, Masaya continues his vigilante crusade against drug-dealing yakuza members. His ongoing war on the drug trade persists even after the immediate operation ends, suggesting continued conflict between his methods and formal law enforcement.

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