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Beleaguered police detective Nishi takes desperate measures to try and set things right in a world gone wrong. With those close to him suffering their own tribulations, Nishi's methods become increasingly extreme.

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Awards
Won the Golden Lion (1997) and the European Film Award for Best Non-European Film (1997)
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Nominations
8 award nominations, including the Japan Academy Prize for Director of the Year (1999)
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Setting
Set in Japan
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Music
Music by Joe Hisaishi
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Hideo Yamamoto
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Director: Takeshi Kitano
Writer: Takeshi KitanoScreenplay
Original title: HANA-BI
Status: Released
Release date: October 30, 1997
Original language: Japanese
Countries: Japan

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