Sanctuary (1996)
Original title: サンクチュアリ
Sanctuary is a 1996 Japanese-language animation movie directed by Takashi Watanabe, with a running time of 1h 7m. It stars Kazuhiro Nakata, Takaya Hashi and Takeshi Watabe.
Two Japanese survivors of the Khmer Rouge massacres in Cambodia vow to find a sanctuary, even if they have to build it themselves. Returning to Japan, they take seemingly opposite paths: one becomes a politician, the other a gangster. As Asami and Houjou work through the linked worlds of politics and crime in modern Japan, they don't hesitate to do anything necessary to secure their own positions and stay true to their vow. Loyal to no one else, they find their friendship increasingly tested as they rise in their chosen fields.
Quick answers
What is Sanctuary about?
Two Japanese survivors of the Khmer Rouge massacres in Cambodia vow to find a sanctuary, even if they have to build it themselves. Returning to Japan, they take seemingly opposite paths: one becomes a politician, the other a gangster. As Asami and Houjou work through the linked worlds of politics and crime in modern Japan, they don't hesitate to do anything necessary to secure their own positions and stay true to their vow. Loyal to no one else, they find their friendship increasingly tested as they rise in their chosen fields.
When was Sanctuary released?
Sanctuary was released on 1 May 1996.
How long is Sanctuary?
Sanctuary runs 1h 7m.
Who made Sanctuary?
Sanctuary was directed by Takashi Watanabe.
Cast
- Kazuhiro Nakata as Chiaki Asami
- Takaya Hashi as Tokai
- Takeshi Watabe as Norimoto Isaoka
- Show Hayami as Akira Hōjō
- Masako Katsuki as Hojo's Lover
- Masaaki Okabe as Shuichi Sakura
- Shigezô Sasaoka as Sagara
- Masaharu Sato as Murata
- Tomokazu Seki as Reiji Tashiro
- Hiromi Tsuru as Kyoko Ishihara
- Miho Yamada
- Unsho Ishizuka