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With Outrage Coda, Takeshi Kitano delivers the final chapter of his visceral yakuza trilogy—a narrative weave soaked in betrayal, violence, and the ephemeral notions of honor and retribution. Released in Japan on October 7, 2017, this film attempts to encapsulate the intense emotions and merciless actions that define its preceding volumes, though it ultimately strides on a slightly less impactful note. While Kitano's subdued directorial form may not pierce through with relentless vigor, his on-screen performance as Otomo steadfastly seizes the audience’s attention, ensuring that the character’s return remains the epicenter of the narrative storm.

Outrage is an unforgiving plunge into the world of organized crime, crafted by the meticulous hands of Takeshi Kitano. With a mix of directorial prowess and grim authenticity, Kitano invites us to enter this perilous realm via the 2010 film that competed for the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival. With "Outrage," viewers are catapulted into a narrative drenched with betrayal and ruthless ambition, emphasizing the sinister underbelly of yakuza culture. Exploring blood-stained honor codes and the infinite spiral of vengeance, the film wrestles with the futility of violence, leaving audiences poised on the precipice of chaos.

As the first installment of the acclaimed "The Roundup" series, the film boasts its grounding in reality, centered on the infamous incidents that occurred in the Chinatown of Garibong-dong, Guro-gu, Seoul in 2004 and 2007. Released in 2017, this South Korean crime-action film was then, a newcomer director Kang Yoon-sung's debut, featuring prominent actors Ma Dong-seok, known to many as Don Lee, and Yoon Kye-sang.

The film, written by Zach Baylin and adapted from the non-fiction book The Silent Brotherhood, tackles topics of morality, faith, and societal strife amid a gripping narrative backdrop. Spoilers are avoided but be prepared for a visceral emotional journey—this film doesn't shy away from disturbing truths.