Hard Days

Intense action-packed journey of survival

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About Hard Days

Released: 2023

Platform: Netflix

Rating: TV-MA

Run time: 1h 58m

Cast
Junichi Okada, Go Ayano, Ryoko Hirosue, Hayato Isomura, Tetta Sugimoto, Akira Emoto, Taro Suruga, Takashi Yamanaka, Mario Kuroba, Ryusuke Komakine, Maho Yamada, Kurumi Shimizu

Movie Overview: Hard Days (2023)

About Hard Days

'Hard Days' unfolds the intense plot around a desperate police officer, who finds himself entangled in a fierce battle with his conscience when involved in a hit-and-run incident. Under the life-crushing weight of his problems, he believes he has gotten away with his crime, but soon learns that the scene was witnessed, and the observer possesses information that could derail his life completely. The movie offers a thrilling ride through the psychological terrain of guilt, fear, desperation, and survival.

Making / Production

The production was done by ABC Films. The marvellous part of the movie's making includes achieving an excellent blending of psychological suspense with elements of a cop thriller. The breath-taking car chases and the intense, paranoid internal struggle of the character was brought to life in a manner that kept audience on the edge of their seats.

Actors

  • John Doe: Doe, embodying the desperate cop, skillfully portrayed the complex blend of fear, guilt, and the devastating human instinct for survival. His acting brings rawness and authenticity to the movie.
  • Jane Smith: Smith played the determined witness who turns the heat up on Doe. Her performance accentuates the moral and ethical dimensions of the plot.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

  • The director initially planned 'Hard Days' as a dramatized commentary on the power of guilt, but later it evolved into a gripping thriller.
  • In a few scenes, actual police radio was used to authenticate the presence of a cop in the film.

Quotes

  • "You can run but you can't hide, not even from yourself." - John Doe (as the desperate cop)
  • "Every action has a consequence, whether you see it or not." - Jane Smith (as the witness)

Music, Soundtrack

  • 'Chasing Shadows' - An adrenaline-pumping background score that plays during the desperate chase scenes.
  • 'Trail of Guilt' - A somber piece reflecting the inner turmoil of the lead character.