Maverick director Suzuki Seijun takes us on a wild ride into the world of 1960's Japanese Yakuza. A mysterious stranger arrives in town, muscling in on two rival Yakuza gangs. These results spark off a powderkeg that leads to an explosive war between the clans. With striking colors , hallucinatory images and unforgettable characters- it's easy to see why Suzuki has been heralded as a genius by generations of filmmakers and audiences alike.