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The Brain Man
2013·2h 3m·★ 6.2
Japanese original
A seemingly random series of bombings in a provincial city. The latest target is a public bus route. Detective Chaya chased terrorists and arrested a mysterious man with keen intelligence and physical power. The psychologist in charge of evaluating him is Dr. Mariko. After the psychiatric examination, she puts toward a hypothesis – “Is it possible he was born without emotions?”
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A high-concept, momentum-led choice for a night when you want spectacle, movement, and a world larger than everyday life.
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Best suited to viewers looking for an energetic genre watch with bigger ideas or heightened stakes.
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Standard sit-down · 2h 3m
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