As someone who shamelessly devours Japanese cinema on a fairly regular basis, I’ll pretty much watch anything with the word “yakuza” in the title. Big budget, low budget, micro budget — doesn’t matter. As long as I get to see a Japanese gangster and a few guns, I’m a happy camper. Which may explain why Mondo Yakuza has ensnared my attention. Although the cast and crew are operating on a tiny budget, that isn’t stopping them from delivering something potentially cool.
This handy synopsis explains what the story’s all about:
Ichiro Kataki, a violent Yakuza gang member, travels to Melbourne, Australia, after his beloved sister, Yuko, is brutally murdered by a group of criminals. Hellbent on vengeance, he teams up with Cassidy Arizona, a lady of the night with a vendetta of her own.
Written and directed by Addison Heath and produced by Black Forest Films and Team littleBIG, Monda Yakuza is aiming for a 2016 release. While we’re waiting, this stylish black-and-white trailer should keep us busy. Swing by the official Facebook page for more info.