Mission Barabba

Mission Barabba (Japanese: 미션 바라바) is a 2001 feature film directed by Koichi Saito. The production is a collaborative effort between Japan and South Korea, featuring a cast that includes actors from both nations.

Plot

The narrative centers on the violent power struggles within the Yakuza underworld. Two factions, the Sansekai and the Isamikai, attempt to forge an alliance. However, their plans are disrupted by the intervention of a rival group, the Nakamori faction, leading to intense conflict.

Production

The film was released on September 1, 2001, in Japan. It features a runtime of 128 minutes and utilizes both Japanese and Korean languages. The screenplay was written by Zenzo Matsuyama and Koichi Saito.

Cast

The film features an ensemble cast, including:

• Tsunehiko Watase as Euji
• Eiji Okuda as Shima
• Na Yeong-Hie as Seong-ae
• Yun Yoo-Sun as Yeong-hie
• Hiroyuki Watanabe
• Guts Ishimatsu
• Naoya Makoto
• Keiko Masuda
• Yoko Natsuki
• Tetsu Watanabe
• Katsuo Nakamura
• Jiro Okazaki
• Mickey Curtis