Movie Review: SHINJUKU SWAN: KABUKICHO SCOUT SURVIVAL (2015)
Original work: Wakui Ken Director: Sono Sion Lead cast: Ayano Go, Iseya Yusuke, Yamada Takayuki, Sawajiri Erika The story takes place in Kabukicho, the renowned red-light district in Shinjuku, Tokyo. Our hero Tatsuhiko, having hit rock bottom, aimlessly wanders the vibrant streets and soon finds himself in an uneven fight against some thugs. He is rescued by Mako, one of the local leaders, who then offers him a job of a host club scout, sensing that the newcomer’s natural charm will become advantageous for the business. Eager to repay his savior and to aid the girls in finding employment, Tatsuhiko immediately accepts. However, before long, he learns that they are in fact recruiting prostitutes, not hostesses. Although disturbed and conflicted, our guileless hero chooses to continue with the job, pledging that every girl scouted by him will be happy in the end. Shinjuku Swan presents to us the odious world […]