The Scythian Lamb

February. 03,2018      
Rating:
6.4
Trailer Synopsis Cast

Based on a manga written by Tatsuhiko Yamagami, the story is set in a former seaport town Uobuka, where 6 former criminals were sent to live there by the government, with the intention of re-socialising them. Aside from the few who know about the project, the general townsfolk has no idea of the former convicts' identities. Tsukisue is the pleasant and efficient municipal official put in charge of the programme. As he slowly learns about their past, a body is discovered.

Ryo Nishikido as  Hajime Tsukisue
Fumino Kimura as  Aya Ishida
Ryuhei Matsuda as  Ichirō Miyakoshi
Kazuki Kitamura as  Masashi Sugiyama
Yuka as  Rieko Ōta
Mikako Ichikawa as  Kiyomi Kurimoto
Shingo Mizusawa as  Hiroki Fukumoto
Min Tanaka as  Katsumi Ōno
Yuji Nakamura as  Tatsuo Amenomori
Tamae Ando as  Tokiko Naito

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Reviews

Spoonatects
2018/02/03

Am i the only one who thinks........Average?

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Brendon Jones
2018/02/04

It’s fine. It's literally the definition of a fine movie. You’ve seen it before, you know every beat and outcome before the characters even do. Only question is how much escapism you’re looking for.

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Bluebell Alcock
2018/02/05

Ok... Let's be honest. It cannot be the best movie but is quite enjoyable. The movie has the potential to develop a great plot for future movies

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Adeel Hail
2018/02/06

Unshakable, witty and deeply felt, the film will be paying emotional dividends for a long, long time.

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