Loved Gun

Watanabe and the Suzuki connection. Seijun Suzuki featured in Watanebe's first, Watanabe in his turn took on a role in Pistol Opera. Loved Gun feels like the love child between Suzuki and Watanabe. It's a weird film, mixing cartoonesque Yakuza violence and absurd comedy with a deeper layer of melancholy. The cast is excellent, Watanabe's direction is confident and the mix of styles still feels fresh and unique. I'm not sure if there's a large audience for films like this, but if you like films that are a little different, this is a certified hidden gem.