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Mr. Long

Mr. Long

Crime · Drama · Action · 2017

Long is a Taiwanese killer known for his sword skills. After Long fails a Tokyo mission, he moves to a small town where no one knows about him.

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Mr. Long

2017 Crime · Drama · Action 2h 9m

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7.3 / 10

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Long is a Taiwanese killer known for his sword skills. After Long fails a Tokyo mission, he moves to a small town where no one knows about him.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Sabu

Written by

Sabu

Chang Chen

Chang Chen

Mr. Long

Sho Aoyagi

Sho Aoyagi

Kenji

Eleven Yao

Eleven Yao

Lily

Bai Run-yin

Bai Run-yin

Jun

Masashi Arifuku

Masashi Arifuku

Heisuke

Tarō Suwa

Tarō Suwa

Tadao

R

Ritsuko Okusa

Kumiko

Court is in session

Put Mr. Long on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Prestige Tourist

“Ambition earns the room.”

The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Importance has entered the chat.”

The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.