BROTHER (2000)

The Yakuza takes on the mafia… in an unstoppable hail of bullets!

Brother (2000) – Imprint Asia #7

Japanese auteur Takeshi Kitano (The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi) stars in, wrote, directed, and edited this bloodthirsty drama, set on the crime-fuelled streets of Los Angeles.

Abandoned by the brotherhood of his yakuza clan, tough guy Yamamoto is forced to leave Tokyo. He goes to Los Angeles in search of Ken, his younger half-brother. Alone and with a new identity, Yamamoto finds himself frustrated by foreign surroundings, especially since he doesn’t speak the language.

Also starring acclaimed American actor Omar Epps (House), with a score by Joe Hisaishi (Spirited Away).

1500 copies only.

Special Features & Technical Specs:

• 1080p High-definition presentation on Blu-ray of the fully uncut International version
• NEW Audio Commentary by film critic and author Mark Schilling (2024)
• NEW Inscrutable – film scholar Aaron Gerow on Takeshi Kitano’s ‘Brother’ (2024)
• Scenes By The Sea: The Life and Cinema of ‘Beat’ Takeshi Kitano – documentary
• Cast and Crew interviews
• Making of – archival featurette
• Behind the scenes – archival featurette
• Trailer #1
• Trailer #2
• Audio Japanese / English DTS-HD 5.1 Surround + LPCM 2.0 Stereo
• Optional English HOH Subtitles
• Original Aspect Ratio 1.85:1
• Limited Edition Slipcase with unique artwork