Counters
Originally released in 2018. Counters is a documentary film. directed by Lee Il-ha.
Synopsis
Since 2013, Japan’s extreme-right racist group has organized more than 1000 hate speeches around the nation. A schoolteacher, a deliveryman, a politician, an architect, and other ordinary citizens form a coalition to ‘counter’ the racist group, calling for the awakening of Japanese conscience. Spearheading the civic group, our problematic protagonist Takahashi, a former mid-level Yakuza boss is reborn, determined to fight against racism and discrimination.
Quick Facts
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- KO
Production Companies
- Indiestory
- Exposed Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Counters about?
Since 2013, Japan’s extreme-right racist group has organized more than 1000 hate speeches around the nation. A schoolteacher, a deliveryman, a politician, an architect, and other ordinary citizen...
Who directed Counters?
Counters was directed by Lee Il-ha.
How long is Counters?
Counters has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
When was Counters released?
Counters was released on August 15, 2018 in theaters.