“Two friends. Two destinies. One Japan.”
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Sanctuary (1996) – Official Trailer, Cast & Details
Sanctuary at a Glance
Sanctuary is a 1996 animation, crime and drama film from director Takashi Watanabe, starring Kazuhiro Nakata, Takaya Hashi and Takeshi Watabe. It runs 1 hour 7 minutes and premiered on May 1, 1996. Sanctuary holds an average TMDB user score of 5.6/10 from 9 votes.
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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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sanctuary
When was Sanctuary released?
Sanctuary was released on May 1, 1996.
What is the runtime of Sanctuary?
Sanctuary has a runtime of 1 hour 7 minutes (67 minutes).
Who stars in Sanctuary?
Sanctuary stars Kazuhiro Nakata as Chiaki Asami, Takaya Hashi as Tokai, Takeshi Watabe as Norimoto Isaoka and Show Hayami as Akira Hōjō. The cast also includes Masako Katsuki, Masaaki Okabe, Shigezô Sasaoka and Masaharu Sato.
Who directed Sanctuary?
Sanctuary was directed by Takashi Watanabe. The screenplay is credited to Kenishi Terada.
What genre is Sanctuary?
Sanctuary is listed on TMDB as a mix of animation, crime and drama.
What is the TMDB score of Sanctuary?
On TMDB it has an average user score of 5.6/10 from 9 votes.
What movies are similar to Sanctuary?
Movies TMDB recommends alongside Sanctuary include Lupin the 3rd: Goemon's Blood Spray (2017), Scarlet (2025), Detective Conan: The Raven Chaser (2009), Detective Conan: Full Score of Fear (2008) and Bleach the Movie: Fade to Black (2008).
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