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Beasts Clutching at Straws
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Beasts Clutching at Straws

2026-09-25 · 94 min · Not rated

Thriller · Crime

A lost gym bag containing 100 million yen in cash is found at an internet café by a struggling YouTuber living with his ailing grandmother. The discovery triggers a chaotic and violent chain reaction, entwining a corrupt police officer indebted to the Yakuza, a scheming femme fatale, and ruthless criminals all fighting to claim the fortune.

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Directors
Hideo Jojo
Production companies
Toei Films, Toei Company, Toei Tokyo
Countries
Japan
Status
Released

Top Cast

Nana MoriNana MoriShina
Hiroki NarimiyaHiroki NarimiyaRyosuke Ebisato
Ouji SuzukaOuji SuzukaKanji Sato

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