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This series features unconventional heroes entangled in tumultuous situations, navigating harsh systems with resourcefulness and a drive for a better life. The films blend drama and thriller elements, with unexpected twists and poignant life lessons, evoking a mix of emotions from excitement to reflection. Stunning cinematography, detailed styling, and compelling characters immerse viewers in intricate narratives that explore survival, morality, and ethicality.
Jiro is a Tokyo man who offers a stand-in service where he'll do "anything". A woman claiming to be from Fukuoka wants to be shown around Tokyo and see the sights. What Jiro doesn't know is that this woman isn't who she says she is. She's on the run from her Yakuza boyfriend, and Jiro is going to be unwittingly entwined in the situation.
A beautiful mother and her two daughters run a bar in a town. They have a dream of becoming rich, reforming the building, and living as celebrities. With no chance of their dream coming true with just their everyday earnings, they had another face - blinding the elderly with their beauty, putting on insurance coverage and seeking to get rich quick by murdering. However, their scheme begins to collapse from one little mistake.