Kôshônin 2003

After a convenience store robbery, three unidentified men hold a group of people hostage in a hospital. Inspector Ishida and Captain Tohno handle the negotiations while one of their colleagues, Lt. Ando, tries to find out why the men decided to take the hospital hostage. Through flashbacks, relevant information is revealed to the audience. When the negotiations are finished, most things seem to be fine until they lose track of the criminals. Then, the story unveils from a different perspective, its roots in feelings of love and vengeance.

Cast:

Hiroshi Mikami
Inspector Ishida 

Mayu Tsuruta
Capt. Maiko Tohno 

Shirō Sano
Lt. Ando 

Ken'ichi Endô
Convenience Store Clerk 

Masatô Ibu
 

Renji Ishibashi
 

• The Negotiator