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Giri/Haji

2019·BBC iPlayer·56 min·7.7/10
DramaCrimeThriller

A Tokyo detective travels to London to look for his long lost younger brother, now involved with the Yakuza and wanted for the murder of a Japanese businessman. With the help of a young Japanese-British hustler who helps the detective navigate London, the mystery continues to unravel. His family's honour, and the fragile peace between the warring gangs back in Tokyo, is at stake.

Status
Ended
Language
English
Premiered
October 17, 2019
Ended
October 17, 2019

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