A Cheerful Gang Turns the Earth
Four strangers (a verbose romantic, a human lie detector, an expert pickpocket, and a woman with a preternaturally precise sense of time) are brought together by chance when they inadvertently team up to thwart a bank robbery. Recognizing the potential of their combined talents, they decide to form a bank-robbing gang themselves, just for the fun and romance of it. Their heists are played out swiftly and coolly, less like robberies than performance art. Eventually, the foursome's good-natured crime streak is interrupted when a man from one of their pasts creates a whirlwind of extortion and double crossing.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | 陽気なギャングが地球を回す |
| Year | 2006 |
| Country | Japan |
| Genre | Comedy, Drama, Crime |
| Director | Tetsu Maeda |
| Runtime | 92 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.6/10 (11 votes) |
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The film constructs a peculiar world where crime transforms into an aesthetic gesture and a form of genuine human connection. It relies on lightness, wit, and the undeniable chemistry between its four leads, making each heist feel like a meticulously choreographed dance.
What lingers after the final reel is a surprisingly warm and whimsical fable about finding belonging with unlikely companions, where the journey together matters far more than the loot. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Tetsu Maeda
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