Stray Dog
1949
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Synopsis
A bad day gets worse for young detective Murakami when a pickpocket steals his gun on a hot, crowded bus. Desperate to right the wrong, he goes undercover, scavenging Tokyo’s sweltering streets for the stray dog whose desperation has led him to a life of crime. With each step, cop and criminal’s lives become more intertwined and the investigation becomes an examination of Murakami’s own dark side.
Facts
Setting
Tokyo
Filming location
Japan
Production
Toho
Original language
Japanese
Trailer
Stills
Festival History
- San Sebastián International Film Festival 2008 generic
