Re:Born is a 2016 Japanese action film directed by Yûji Shimomura and starring Tak Sakaguchi. It is a fast-paced martial arts thriller known for its intense, graphic, and highly-choreographed close-quarters combat sequences, particularly involving knives. Plot Summary Toshiro Kuroda (Tak Sakaguchi) is a former special forces operative living a quiet life in the Japanese countryside with his adopted niece, Sachi. Despite his peaceful existence, he is haunted by his violent past as "the Ghost," a legendary and unstoppable killer. His past catches up to him when his former commanding officer and rival, an enigmatic villain named Phantom, dispatches a team of ruthless assassins to target him and kidnap Sachi for revenge. Toshiro is forced to unleash his deadly skills and go on a kill-crazy rampage to rescue the girl and confront the demons of his past. Key Features Genre: Action movie, war film, thriller. Running Time: 1 hour and 55 minutes (115 minutes). Action Style: The film is notable for its emphasis on "Zero Range Combat," a unique, brutal, and fluid fighting style involving extensive use of knives and hand-to-hand combat. Cast: Stars Tak Sakaguchi, Yura Kondo, and Takumi Saitô. Critical Reception: It has been described as a "Japanese John Wick" or a "The Raid" style movie, recommended for hardcore action fans who appreciate extensive, well-choreographed fight scenes over a complex story.
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