Storyline
Abashiri Prison is located in the coldest place in Japan. Two men, handcuffed together have escaped from the prison, one a yakuza, the other a petty criminal, and although they hate each other they must work together if they are to evade capture in this harshest of climates.
Cast & Crew
Ken Takakura
Shinichi Tachibana
Lead
Kōji Nanbara
Gonzo Gonda
Kyōsuke Machida
Natsume
Kanjūrō Arashi
Torakichi Akuda
Tōru Abe
Heizo Yoda
Nami Munakata
Tsumaki's Wife
Kunie Tanaka
Otsuki
Tetsuro Tamba
Tsumaki
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Teruo Ishii's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Abashiri Prison is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
