Death by Hanging (1968)

Name: Death by Hanging
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Released: 1968
Duration: 118 min
Rating: 7.4
Cast: Do-yun Yu, Kei Sat?, Fumio Watanabe, Toshir? Ishid?, Masao Adachi

1h 58m Japan

Comedy Drama

Plot

A Korean man faces execution in Japan, but against all odds, he survives the lethal process. His unexpected survival creates chaos among the officials, who are left grappling with the implications of his continued existence. As they wrestle with moral and legal dilemmas, the film explores themes of identity, justice, and the absurdities of the penal system. The gripping narrative delves into cultural tensions and the blurred lines between life and death, forcing both characters and viewers to confront profound questions about humanity and governance.

Cast

Do-yun Yu Kei Sat? Fumio Watanabe Toshir? Ishid? Masao Adachi Rokk? Toura H?sei Komatsu Masao Matsuda Akiko Koyama Nagisa ?shima Takashi Ueno Shizuo Satô Keiko Sakurai Takao Usui Daiji Ozeki