Sanctuary movie poster

Sanctuary

"Two Men... Two Destinies... One Japan..."

January 21, 1995 1h 43m 5.7/10 (3 votes)

Originally released in 1995. Sanctuary is a drama film. directed by Yukio Fuji.

Starring Toshiya Nagasawa, Hiroshi Abe, and Azusa Nakamura

Synopsis

Akira Hojo and Chiaki Asami live different lives in Tokyo, Japan: Hojo is the leader of a small but rising Yakuza clan, while Asami is a politician aiming to become the youngest member of the Japanese parliament. But while they both live in different ways, Hojo and Asami share the same past; both of them were survivors of the Killing Fields of Cambodia. With the aggression and survival instincts they learned in the Cambodian jungles, Hojo and Asami strive in both the Yakuza and political world to reform Japan into their own sanctuary.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 21, 1995 31 years ago
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Runtime 1h 43m 103 minutes total
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User Rating 5.7/10 Mixed (3 votes)
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Language Japanese Original language
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Country Japan Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
JA

Production Companies

  • Cine Wave

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sanctuary about?

Akira Hojo and Chiaki Asami live different lives in Tokyo, Japan: Hojo is the leader of a small but rising Yakuza clan, while Asami is a politician aiming to become the youngest member of the Japan...

Who directed Sanctuary?

Sanctuary was directed by Yukio Fuji.

How long is Sanctuary?

Sanctuary has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).

When was Sanctuary released?

Sanctuary was released on January 21, 1995 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Sanctuary?

The main cast of Sanctuary includes Toshiya Nagasawa, Hiroshi Abe, Azusa Nakamura, Toshihiko Sakakibara, Naomasa Musaka.