Alive poster

Alive (2003)

"A life worse than death."

5.820031h 59mJA
ActionScience FictionHorror

Directed by Ryuhei Kitamura

Rating

5.8/10

Runtime

1h 59m

Language

JA

Release

June 21, 2003

Director

Ryuhei Kitamura

Official Trailer

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Overview

Tenshu is imprisoned and sentenced to death for murdering the men who raped his girlfriend. However, he manages to survive his execution and is presented with an option: face another execution attempt or subject himself to their bizarre and dangerous experiments.

Cast

Hideo Sakaki

Hideo Sakaki

Tenshu Yashiro

Ryo

Ryo

Yurika Saegusa

Koyuki

Koyuki

Asuka Saegusa

Shun Sugata

Shun Sugata

Matsuda

Erika Oda

Erika Oda

Misako Hara

Tak Sakaguchi

Tak Sakaguchi

Zeros

Jun Kunimura

Jun Kunimura

Kojima

Ryushi Mizukami

Ryushi Mizukami

Warden 1

Keita Kimura

Keita Kimura

Warden 2

Minoru Aoki

Minoru Aoki

Warden 3

Yoji Tanaka

Yoji Tanaka

Hair Cut Guard

Takanori Hamachika

Takanori Hamachika

Guard 1

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Alive (2003), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Tenshu is imprisoned and sentenced to death for murdering the men who raped his girlfriend. However, he manages to survive his execution and is presented with an option: face another execution attempt or subject himself to their bizarre and dangerous experiments.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Alive. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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