

Yakuza, neon, and a love that burns faster than Yokohama's lights.
The film takes place in Yokohama, a night city where you can revel in the neon mood. A bartender who wants to become a singer and a beautiful married woman burn fierce and ephemeral love in a confrontation with a ruthless yakuza.
Cinematography
Yokohama neon transforms into a character itself.
Score
Saburō Kitajima brings authentic enka singer cred.
Director
Michiyoshi Doi
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Part of Nikkatsu's 'borderless action' wave, blending American noir with Japanese nihilism and yakuza mythology.
Saburō Kitajima was already a massive enka star—his casting brought legitimate musical credibility to the bartender's dreams.
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