The Stand-In Thief
Watch TrailerHajime Onuki (Ryuhei Maruyama) was a thief, but he now works as a welder and lives happily with his girlfriend. Hajime Onuki is threatened by a former partner in crime. He forces Hajime Onuki to break into the mansion of a picture book writer to steal. He is caught by others while in the act, but they keep mistaking him for someone else. Hajime desperately keeps up the ruse to not get caught.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | 泥棒役者 |
| Year | 2017 |
| Country | Japan |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Director | Masafumi Nishida |
| Runtime | 114 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 4.2/10 (5 votes) |
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The film constructs its comedic premise on a cascade of mistaken identities, exploring how a single desperate lie can spiral into uncontrollable chaos. The narrative relies on the protagonist's increasing panic and improvisational skills to keep the ruse alive.
What lingers after the credits is the sheer inventiveness of the situational humor and the playful commitment to the escalating absurdity. A delightful farce that never takes itself too seriously. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Masafumi Nishida
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Perfect for a relaxed group viewing when you need a clever, lighthearted comedy that plays with perception and role-playing.
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