Shinjuku Swan

You hustle as a scout in Tokyo's nightlife district, finding faces for hostess clubs. But a turf war erupts between agencies, pulling in gangs. Sono's camera glides through neon and shadows. What remains is a stylish fever dream.

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Sion Sono directed Shinjuku Swan in 2015. See Sion Sono's full filmography, where to start with Sion Sono, or where to go after you've seen everything by Sion Sono.

Shinjuku Swan was released in 2015 (JA original-language production), with a runtime of 139 minutes.