A tale set in the Tokugawa Era. Framed for a crime he did not commit, Eiji is subjected to the harsh realities of the Ishikawa Island workhouse. Sabu, Eiji's longtime friend, must discover who is responsible for Eiji's incarceration, before the prison life consumes him completely.... (Full plot summary below)
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A tale set in the Tokugawa Era. Framed for a crime he did not commit, Eiji is subjected to the harsh realities of the Ishikawa Island workhouse. Sabu, Eiji's longtime friend, must discover who is responsible for Eiji's incarceration, before the prison life consumes him completely.
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| Reel Film ReviewsDavid Nusair...an incredibly slow-paced and ultimately pointless historical drama... |
| User ReviewBrian VGreat drama! Sort of a Japanese "Shawshank Redemption." |
| User ReviewZane UCompletely the opposite of how I think of Takashi Miike films, but it was pretty and a sweet story. Not for those who don't mind a slower pace though. |
| User ReviewDonny BOne of the best story-driven films directed by Takashi Miike. |
| User ReviewBen Knot typical Takashi Miike..but i enjoyed it just the same...i agree that it was a little too long but Satoshi made it all worth while... |
| User ReviewJeffrey LThe DVD cover of Sabu with J-Idols Fujiawara and Tsuambuki in all their beautiful glory, coupled with Miike's notoriety as a filmmaker may cause you to get the wrong idea about Sabu. Even though the Netflix summary has Sabu as an action drama, it is a somber, contemplative, and beautiful film about friendship. Oh, and it's a period piece. Yes, by Takashi Miike. The versatility of this man is astounding. |
| User ReviewJoe LSabu is a very solid period drama about two friends who are caught up in the ultimate test. As Eiji is sent off to a prison/labor work camp on an island for a crime he didn't commit Sabu is determined to keep his spirits up and clear every thing up for him. Over the course of the story all the characters change and the lives of all come together as most of the main characters become adults. The character of Nobuko and her pimp which ends up on the island with Eiji was the most powerful part of the film. The film is about growing up and forgiving those who have harmed you for the sake of those you love. The movie ended with a delicate note and well deserved all the high praise it got. It's new territory for Miike, but he did it well. |
| User ReviewLauri MDRama genial, parece que sigue la lÃnea argumental de Kurosawa, muy recomendable. Es una historia de amor y amistad |
| User ReviewPaul WKinda boring for a Miike film. Still decent. |
| User ReviewMika NMiiken rauhalliset draamat taitaa olla parempia kuin paattomat ryntailyt. Tama oli ainakin hyva. |
