Shinjuku Incident
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Shinjuku Incident
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In China, the poor worker Tietou repairs tractors and misses his sweetheart Xiu Xiu, back in Japan, she having never sent any news to her family or hi...m. While illegally emigrating to Japan, Tietou loses his Chinese documents and so cannot return to his country. He is welcomed by his countrymen who lodge and work in Shinjuku where they also help him to find illegal work. While running from a police raid through the sewage system where Chinese are illegally working, Tietou saves Inspector Kitano from drowning in the dirty water. Later, after an incident with his cousin, Joe, and a Taiwan gang, Tietou saves the powerful Yakuza boss Toshinari Eguchi. He is the husband of Xiu Xiu, who is now called Yuko and are parents of a little daughter. The mobster offers a dirty job to Tietou; in retribution, he promises to deliver the quarter dominated by the Taiwan gang to him. Tietou becomes the boss of the Chinese illegal immigrants. But his peaceful methods make him unpopular and Tietou starts to lose control over his men which escalates into a giant gang war. Show More

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Summary: Shinjuku Incident (2009) is a Chinese action-drama film that follows the story of Tietou, a poor worker from China who illegally emigrates to Japan in search of his sweetheart, Xiu Xiu. However, upon losing his Chinese documents, Tietou finds himself unable to return to his home country. He is taken in by his fellow countrymen living and working in Shinjuku, Tokyo's entertainment district, who help him find illegal employment.

During a police raid on the illegal workers in the sewage system, Tietou saves Inspector Kitano from drowning, earning the officer's gratitude. As Tietou maneuvers through the dangerous underbelly of Shinjuku, he becomes entangled in conflicts involving his cousin, Joe, and a Taiwanese gang. Tietou's strength and quick thinking help him save the powerful Yakuza boss Eguchi and earn his favor.

As Tietou rises through the ranks of the criminal underworld, he becomes known as Steelhead and gains respect and fear from his allies and enemies. However, his ultimate goal remains reconnecting with Xiu Xiu and finding a way back to China.

Shinjuku Incident is a gripping tale of survival, loyalty, and the sacrifices one is willing to make for love and the pursuit of a better life. With intense action sequences and compelling performances, the film explores themes of immigration, identity, and the clash of cultures.