Villain(2010)
Overview
Shimizu Yuichi is a shy and lonely day laborer looking for love. He aimlessly spends time corresponding with girls via telephone dating services and going on random encounters with girls looking for spending cash. His world is shattered one day when he is involved in the murder of one of his former encounters, the sweet-faced Ishibashi Yoshino who, after being jilted by playboy Masuo Keijo, berates and mocks the troubled loner.
Director
Sang-il Lee
Studio
TOHO
Cast
Eri Fukatsu
as Mitsuyo
Satoshi Tsumabuki
as Shimizu
Masaki Okada
as Keigo Masuo
Hikari Mitsushima
as Yoshino Ishibashi
Sansei Shiomi
as Keiji Sano
Mansaku Ikeuchi
as Norio Kubo
Ken Mitsuishi
as Norio Yajima
Kimiko Yo
as Yoriko Shimizu
Hisashi Igawa
as Katsuji Shimizu
Suzuki Matsuo
as Tsutsumishita
Kinuo Yamada
as Tamayo Magome
Hanae Kan
as Kiri Tanimoto
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2010
Runtime
2h 19m
Language
Japanese
Rating
6.8 / 10
Production Companies
TOHO • Nippan Group Holdings • Horipro
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Villain?▼
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What is Villain about?▼
Shimizu Yuichi is a shy and lonely day laborer looking for love. He aimlessly spends time corresponding with girls via telephone dating services and going on random encounters with girls looking for spending cash. His world is shattered one day when he is involved in the murder of one of his former encounters, the sweet-faced Ishibashi Yoshino who, after being jilted by playboy Masuo Keijo, berates and mocks the troubled loner.
Who directed Villain?▼
Villain was directed by Sang-il Lee and released in 2010. It is a crime, drama film.
How long is Villain?▼
Villain has a runtime of 2 hours and 19 minutes (139 minutes total).
Who stars in Villain?▼
The cast of Villain includes Eri Fukatsu as Mitsuyo, Satoshi Tsumabuki as Shimizu, Masaki Okada as Keigo Masuo, Hikari Mitsushima as Yoshino Ishibashi, Sansei Shiomi as Keiji Sano and more.
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