Kinjite: Forbidden Subjects 1989

In the midst of a tumultuous marriage, Japanese entrepreneur Hiroshi Hada’s attention is drawn to a woman in the chaotic environment of Tokyo’s subway system. Her silent yet involuntary climaxes starkly contrast with the violent assault happening nearby. Intrigued by this odd phenomenon, his curiosity deepens when he observes a similar occurrence during a bus ride home. Attempting to replicate the situation himself, Hada’s actions provoke a drastically different response from his Caucasian victim, leading to dire consequences: he faces a brutal robbery and assault by a mugger.

As the repercussions of Hada’s reckless behavior spiral out of control, several innocent Asian men fall prey to violence, mistakenly identified as the perpetrator and subjected to savage beatings by bystanders. Meanwhile, Hada’s daughter, Fumiko, finds herself ensnared in a harrowing child prostitution ring controlled by the notorious “Pimp King,” Duke.

In this intricate web of misfortune, Lt. Crowe, father to Rita, a victim of Hada’s previous misconduct on the bus, dedicates himself to finding Fumiko. Initially harboring a strong bias against all things Japanese, his perspective shifts dramatically as he witnesses the unwavering love and commitment the Hada family displays for their daughter—a bond that rivals his own protective instincts as a father.

Eventually, the unlikely pair of Crowe and his partner Eddie Rios successfully locate Fumiko, bringing her nightmare to an end, although the psychological scars from her experiences remain haunted and deep. The vicious leader of the gang, Duke, meets a violent fate at the hands of law enforcement, yet his sinister accomplices manage to escape, leaving behind the chilling knowledge that their malevolent actions will have enduring repercussions.

Later, as the Hadas express their gratitude with gifts at Crowe’s home, a heavy unease cloaks the atmosphere between Hiroshi and Rita—two lives that intersected under tragic circumstances. The fragile hope for closure is brutally shattered when Fumiko tragically succumbs to an overdose, a poignant reminder that the trauma she endured will forever haunt her soul.

As dusk descends over the serene harbor, Crowe and Rios embark on a reckless journey to hunt down the infamous Duke, ultimately discovering him aboard a vessel in the vibrant marina. The confrontation escalates swiftly, resulting in Rios’s brutal demise at the hands of Duke and his remaining gang. However, in a twist of fate, Duke finds himself plunged into the harbor’s depths, struggling against the oppressive pressure of his own fate. With a calculated calmness, Crowe offers Duke a chilling ultimatum: succumb to the merciless tides or risk being rescued by his nemesis. Surprisingly, Crowe opts for the latter, only to intensify Duke’s despair by condemning him to a maximum-security prison known for its depravity and aggressive inmates.

As the cell door slams shut behind him, Duke is faced with a horrific reality: the sickening whispers and dark intentions of his cellmate trap him in a waking nightmare, forcing him to confront the looming threat of sexual assault in a hell imagined by the darkest of minds. As Crowe departs, a sardonic satisfaction mark his face, as if he is relishing the bitter taste of poetic justice that unfolds before him.