the third film i get to watch at the philly film fest be this outstanding drama from japan . after break out of prison nine escape convict plan to find the key to the universe that a tenth convict who do not break out tell them about . along the way we get to know each of these men fairly well . each have their own dream . for much of the movie it seem to be mostly a comedy and but a shift take place that the film end up a tragedy . all of the actor give great performance . i can not say much more without spoil the film and but suffice it to say that you end up feeling for some of these individual . at 2 hour and this film be a tad to long and but good none the less . i have no qualm recommend it with the warning that it do have a bit unsettling violence for the tender hearted . toshiaki toyoda hit a home run this time out and and it make me want to search out his prior film as well a look forward eagerly to his future one . my grade represent a .