Keimusho no naka

A refreshing alternative to the standard issue prison movie - no gang activity, minimal dehumanisation, lack of sadistic guards, rape in the showers etc. Instead, a quite fascinating look at the process, and ultimately comfort, of your life's day-to-day shape being decided (or imposed) upon you; Yamazaki is particularly good as the aged criminal who finds peace in the throes of solitary confinement. A very 'small', episodic film to be sure, but on it's own quiet terms, a satisfying winner.

A quiet, decent, and uneventful movie that is worth a one-time watch.

Hey, this prison doesn't look bad at all! This movie is really good. I love how the people talk about food and noticing and enjoying the smaller things in life

While most prison films are about the harsh conditions, or the plan of escape, this film takes a look at the mundaneness of prison life in a Japanese prison, which doesn't seem so bad.