In this intense thriller, a Yakuza boss's disappearance sets off a chain of violent events. His loyal henchman, Kakihara, and his crew hunt for answers, capturing and torturing a rival gang member in their search. But when they realize they have the wrong man, they turn their attention to Jijii, the one who tipped them off. Their pursuit leads them to Ichi, a young man with extraordinary martial arts skills and blades in his shoes. As Ichi takes down the Yakuza one by one, Kakihara becomes increasingly obsessed with capturing him and his controller, Jijii. The stage is set for a gruesome showdown between the tortured and violent Ichi and the pain-craving Kakihara.
Ichi the Killer
In a dark and gritty tale, a ruthless yakuza enforcer embarks on a perilous quest to find his missing leader, only to stumble upon a mysterious and troubled assassin who may be able to satisfy his twisted desires for extreme pain and suffering.