Movie Thriller
The head of a psychological research institute and a lieutenant in the Japanese Air Force are both investigating a mysterious cult known only as ‘Midori no Saru’ (The Green Monkey). Members of this group have committed a string of violent suicide-attacks on military bases and public areas. Part of the mystery seems to involve a young child and an enormous Buddha statue outside Tokyo, but how could all these pieces possibly fit together?
Japan Japan
Miki Mizuno Hitomi Kuroki Toshiro Yanagiba Ken'ichi Yajima Tomorowo Taguchi Matt Lagan Yoshihiro Nozoe Takahashi Kazuoki Kazuma Takezawa Koji Nakamura Masaki Nishina Houka Kinoshita Mizuho Igarashi Haru Kawazu Hideo Sako Michihiro Yamanishi Keisuke Matsuoka Tatsuhito Go Kanako Fukaura Yuu Tokui Jinpachi Nezu Yoji Tanaka
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