The Negotiator

Synopsis

After a convenience store robbery, three unidentified men hold a group of people hostage in a hospital. Inspector Ishida and Captain Tohno handle the negotiations while one of their colleagues, Lt. Ando, tries to find out why the men decided to take the hospital hostage. Through flashbacks, relevant information is revealed to the audience. When the negotiations are finished, most things seem to be fine until they lose track of the criminals. Then, the story unveils from a different perspective, its roots in feelings of love and vengeance.

Cast & Crew

Director

Takashi Miike

Featured Cast

Hiroshi Mikami

Inspector Ishida

Mayu Tsuruta

Capt. Maiko Tohno

Shiro Sano

Lt. Ando

Kenichi Endo

Convenience Store Clerk

Masatô Ibu