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May 28, 2018 · Drama/comedy film movie about a quirky set of inmates at a low-security Japanese prison. They also eat very well there. Based on a manga (comic book). English Subtitles (Thank You miskon (a) of...
- 93 min
- 26.2K
- frobnom
Apr 4, 2003 · A man serving a sentence in a minimum-security prison in Hokkaido finds himself in solitary confinement and adapts to the routine and rules. The film is based on a manga and explores the themes of monotony, identity and survival in a confined space.
- (332)
- Comedy, Drama
- Yôichi Sai
- 2003-04-04
Doing Time (刑務所の中, Keimusho no Naka) is a 2002 film directed by Korean-Japanese film director Yōichi Sai. Based on Kazuichi Hanawa's manga, it follows the day-to-day routine of a middle-aged inmate at a low security Japanese prison.
Nov 16, 1979 · Based on the popular TV series Porridge, this film follows Fletcher and his cellmate Lennie as they try to stop a prison escape. Starring Ronnie Barker, Richard Beckinsale and Fulton Mackay, this film is a hilarious and nostalgic adaptation of the classic sitcom.
- (3.4K)
- Comedy, Crime
- Dick Clement
- 1979-11-16
Sep 10, 2012 · Based on a true story, Doing Time follows the daily life of a man who served three years in prison for weapons violations. The film is a humorous and realistic portrayal of prison routines, codes and relationships, with no violence or melodrama.
Based on a manga by Kazuichi Hanawa, who was sentenced to three years for possessing illegal firearms, this film shows his daily routines and reflections in a minimum-security prison. The movie explores the humor and sadness of life in a highly structured and regulated environment, where every detail matters.
- Comedy, Drama
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Hanawa is serving a sentence in a minimum-security prison. Life in the jail is rigid and organized, eventually leading all of Hanawa’s cellmates to abandon their individuality. Hanawa lasts longer than the others, but a stint in solitary confinement leads him to the same state. Synopsis.