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The Mole Song: Undercover Agent Reiji
JAPAN · 2013

The Mole Song: Undercover Agent Reiji

Takashi Miike
undercover operation yakuza crime police corruption redemption through deception justice versus morality
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Synopsis

Reiji Kikukawa, who has a strong sense of justice, graduated from the police academy with the lowest score ever. He becomes a police constable, but is suddenly fired by the Police Chief due to "disciplinary" issues. In actuality, the firing is part of a carefully orchestrated plan to set him up as an undercover cop in the Yakuza.

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