If you loved The Land of Hope, try Shinjuku Swan

A bridge between a film you've already seen and one most people haven't. Here's what they share, and what the second one does that the first one doesn't.

What they share

Both films are directed by Sion Sono, and they sit in Drama territory. If that's the register that drew you to The Land of Hope, the second film will land in a comparable space — through a different lens.

What Shinjuku Swan is

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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