Sanctuary(1996)
サンクチュアリ
Two friends. Two destinies. One Japan.
Sanctuary Synopsis
Two Japanese survivors of the Khmer Rouge massacres in Cambodia vow to find a sanctuary, even if they have to build it themselves. Returning to Japan, they take seemingly opposite paths: one becomes a politician, the other a gangster. As Asami and Houjou work through the linked worlds of politics and crime in modern Japan, they don't hesitate to do anything necessary to secure their own positions and stay true to their vow. Loyal to no one else, they find their friendship increasingly tested as they rise in their chosen fields.
Sanctuary (1996) is a animation, crime and drama film directed by Takashi Watanabe, released on May 1, 1996 with a runtime of 1h 7m. It stars Kazuhiro Nakata, Takaya Hashi, Takeshi Watabe and Show Hayami. Viewers rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 9 ratings.
- Director:
- Takashi Watanabe
- Writers:
- Kenishi Terada, Yoshiyuki Okamura
- Production:
- Pastel
- Status:
- Released
Sanctuary Cast & Crew
Main cast
Kazuhiro Nakata
as Chiaki Asami
Takaya Hashi
as Tokai
Takeshi Watabe
as Norimoto Isaoka
Show Hayami
as Akira Hōjō
Masako Katsuki
as Hojo's Lover
Masaaki Okabe
as Shuichi Sakura
- Shigezô Sasaoka
Shigezô Sasaoka
as Sagara
Masaharu Sato
as Murata
Tomokazu Seki
as Reiji Tashiro
Hiromi Tsuru
as Kyoko Ishihara
- Miho Yamada
Miho Yamada
Unsho Ishizuka
Key crew
Directed by Takashi Watanabe, written by Kenishi Terada and Yoshiyuki Okamura.
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Sanctuary Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.6/10 from 9 ratings.
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Sanctuary – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Sanctuary online?
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Who stars in Sanctuary?
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The main cast of Sanctuary (1996) includes Kazuhiro Nakata, Takaya Hashi, Takeshi Watabe, Show Hayami and Masako Katsuki. The film was directed by Takashi Watanabe. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Sanctuary released?
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Sanctuary was released on May 1, 1996 and runs for 1h 7m.
Is Sanctuary worth watching?
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Sanctuary (1996) holds an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 9 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy animation, crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.