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Akira and Akira

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2022 · 128 min Drama
5.8 / 10 · TMDB

Akira Yamazaki and Akira Kaido are new employees at Industrial Central Bank. They are both outstanding at their jobs and fierce rivals, but they come from totally different backgrounds. When Akira Yamazaki was a child, his father's factory went bankrupt and his family ran away in the middle of the night. Because of that experience, Akira Yamazaki wants to work as a banker to save people. On the other hand, Akira Kaido was born into a family that runs a large company. He works with a calm demeanor. Due to a case, Akira Yamazaki receives a demotion. Akira Kaido continues to be successful at work, but his family's company is on the verge of bankruptcy due to their family-oriented management style. The employees there and their families are all in a crisis situation. With this desperate situation unfolding, the reversal of fate of these two men begin.

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Original Title アキラとあきら
Year 2022
Country Japan
Genre Drama
Director Takahiro Miki
Runtime 128 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.8/10 (4 votes)

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The film constructs its duality not through direct rivalry, but by exploring two life philosophies rooted in personal trauma and generational duty. It relies on the actors' restrained performances, allowing the drama to unfold in the details of corporate rituals and silent exchanges.

What lingers after the viewing is a nuanced reflection on the price of principles and the nature of genuine rescue, where salvation can come from the most unexpected quarter. The line between fixing the past and building the future becomes profoundly blurred. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Takahiro Miki

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Best for a quiet evening, suited for a psychological drama about choice and obligation.

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