Tokyo 10+01

Tokyo 10+01

Year: 2002

Runtime: 70 mins

Language: Japanese

Director: Higuchinsky

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Eleven convicted criminals find themselves locked in a warehouse, each wearing a tracking bracelet. They discover they are participants in a deadly contest that offers a ¥3 million prize and a clean record if they can reach Baron’s mansion. Armed hunters with laser rifles pursue them, turning the playful game into a lethal fight for survival.

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1

Game begins: The gathering and the stakes

Eleven strangers awaken in a deserted warehouse and are confronted by Mr. K, the manager of the Black Papillon Foundation. They learn the prize is 300 million yen and a fresh start by erasing their criminal records if they reach the Baron’s mansion within eleven hours. Each participant wears a left-wrist bracelet that counts down and pings when hunters approach within fifty meters, with needles hidden inside to deter tampering.

0:00 Deserted warehouse, Neo Tokyo
2

First blood: Bigmac is shot by hunters

The first jolt reveals this is no ordinary game as Bigmac is shot and killed by hunters. Real firearms are now part of the danger, forcing the groups to scramble and decide who to trust. The realization that survival hinges on ruthless choices sets the tone for the hours ahead.

0:15 Warehouse vicinity
3

Fake seizes control: Gun stolen from a hunter

Fake manages to seize a gun that Snake had previously taken from a hunter, gaining control of his squad. The balance of power shifts as the three teams navigate the lethal maze of routes and ambushes. Trust becomes a scarce commodity as the hunters close in.

0:25 Along the routes
4

Tunnel encounter: Jingi, Oolong and Jasmine

Jingi, Oolong, and Jasmine emerge from a tunnel only to be hunted down by pursuers. They fight bravely but are ultimately killed, illustrating the game’s growing brutality. Their deaths signal that no one is safe once the chase intensifies.

0:40 Tunnel route
5

Car-escape attempt: Ace, Micro, and Tall

Ace, Micro, and Tall manage to hotwire a car, attempting a desperate escape. Ace is killed by a hunter during the process, while Micro’s technical skill remains a crucial asset for the remaining players. The team’s attempt highlights how technical prowess can mean the difference between life and death.

0:50 Streets near chase
6

Prince is shot; Coco stalls Fake

Coco uses quick thinking to stall Fake’s plan, buying time for the others. Prince is shot and falls, raising the tension and shifting allegiances within the game. The volatile atmosphere intensifies as deaths mount.

1:10 Various locations
7

Bracelet deactivation reveals a shared secret

Micro deactivates Ace’s bracelet, revealing a black butterfly tattoo on Ace’s wrist that Micro and Tall also share. The tattoo suggests a hidden connection among the participants and ties them to The Baron’s design. The revelation deepens the mystery of who they truly are in this game.

1:20 Car pursuit aftermath
8

Final pursuit: Micro and Tall die in a car chase

Hunters continue the pursuit as the chase extends. Micro and Tall are killed during a tense car chase, further thinning the group and leaving fewer survivors to navigate the remaining hours. The danger becomes increasingly personal and relentless.

1:30 City streets
9

Coco and Snake evade hunters; confession and memento

Coco and Snake manage to dodge further hunters for a time, but Coco is wounded. She confides why she hates men and entrusts Snake with her compact as a keepsake, creating a fragile bond amid the peril. The moment underscores personal histories shaping decisions under pressure.

1:45 Urban chase
10

Tattoo revelation widens the circle

Snake uncovers that, aside from himself, all participants bear the black butterfly tattoo marking them as The Baron’s children. The discovery suggests a hidden lineage behind the game and reframes each participant’s stakes and motives. The truth tightens the web of connections among the players.

2:00 Along the route
11

Fake is killed; Snake reaches the mansion

Fake is killed by a hunter after slipping off his bracelet. With most rivals eliminated, Snake makes his way to The Baron’s mansion as the last player standing, setting the stage for the final confrontation. The goal shifts from survival to uncovering the mastermind behind the deadly game.

2:30 The Baron's mansion
12

The Baron's truth: Mr. K reveals his lineage

Inside the mansion, Snake meets Mr. K and learns that he orchestrated the plot to seize control of the Black Papillon Foundation. Mr. K reveals he is one of The Baron’s children, the man tied to the crescent-shaped scar who has haunted the story. The twist reframes the entire game as a family conflict in disguise.

2:45 The Baron's mansion
13

Confrontation at the party: Snake kills Mr. K; Coco's life-saving moment

Snake confronts Mr. K at a bizarre costume party and fatally wounds him, believing the threat is ended. Earlier, Coco’s compact had miraculously deflected a fatal shot that could have killed Snake, a small mercy in an otherwise grim game. The confrontation moves toward its final, fatal conclusion as the party crescendos with danger.

3:00 Mr. K's venue
14

Final act: Snake dies at the hands of bodyguards

Although Snake defeats Mr. K, he is immediately killed by Mr. K’s bodyguards, ending his bid for vindication and sealing a brutal victory for the Baron's design. Coco’s earlier sacrifice lingers as a quiet counterpoint to the cataclysm of the game. The film closes on a note of hollow triumph and unresolved vengeance.

3:10 Mr. K's venue

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