
The Fable(2019)
The Fable is a legendary yakuza hitman equal to none—but his boss orders him and his sultry associate to lay low and learn how to live a "normal life" in Osaka.


“They've got the money… They've got each other… Now They've got to survive!”
In dreamlike mountain scenery, Toshiko makes a daring escape from her sexually warped Uncle Sonezaki. Fortunately, she met Samehada as she runs for her life, which is also escaping from some slayers. What follows is a wild chase that leads the audience into a comically violent world.

Tadanobu Asano
Kuroo Samehada

Sie Kohinata
Toshiko Momojiri

Ittoku Kishibe
Tanuki

Susumu Terajima
Sawada

Kimie Shingyoji
Mitsuko Fukuda

Shingo Tsurumi
Mitsuru Fukuda
Shingoro Yamada
Taniguchi

Yôhachi Shimada
Michio Sonezaki

Tatsuya Gashûin
Yamada

Koh Takasugi
Sorimachi
Shark Skin Man and Peach Hip Girl is a crime, comedy, thriller, action film released in 1999 exploring themes of escape, hitman, runaway, yakuza, based on manga, leaving home. Directed by Katsuhito Ishii, it stars Tadanobu Asano, Sie Kohinata, Ittoku Kishibe. In dreamlike mountain scenery, Toshiko makes a daring escape from her sexually warped Uncle Sonezaki. Fortunately, she met Samehada as she runs for her life, which is also escaping from some slayers. What follows is a wild chase that leads the audience into a comically violent world.
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