"Shin Janki 1: The professional rep-player, who was undefeated for 20 years"27 November 1998Drama, History, Thriller85 mins
This is based on a true story, recited, directed by the real Sakurai Shouichi, who has now retired from the underworld mahjong. An elite bureaucrat clashes with Sakurai, a lone wolf, wishing to hire him as rep player. However no matter the money offered, Sakurai will not respond to any offer...
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Have you watched Shin Mahjong Demon 1 yet? What did you think about it?
