In the midst of a tight political campaign "the husband" Yukio Aoshima, is entrusted to collect 30 million yen, which was donated after pursuing assistance from a shady minister. With suitcase full of cash in hand, he seizes the opportunity & absconds. Fleeing to a remote safe haven he initiates a casual friendship, cashed up the pair plan a new life together. Forever keeping one step ahead of those who desperately seek him & the cash. The twosome embark on various schemes & start to speculate with the funds to maintain & increase their wealth...
Adapted from author Seich0 Matsumoto whose multi layered work reflects not just on the crime but also the social and political world in which the crime was committed. With a terrific cast & crew Hiromichi Horikawa directs a stylish & lively cinematic story. Starting out in a somewhat easy-going breezy mood, life's day-to-day realities however eventually catch up, the carefree existence of the fugitive couple gradually descends into a complex dark drama...
