The Passenger movie poster

The Passenger

December 7, 2006 1h 28m 2.0/10 (2 votes)

Originally released in 2006. The Passenger is a drama/crime film. directed by François Rotger. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Yūsuke Iseya, Gabrielle Lazure, and Ryo Kase

Synopsis

Yakuza Naoki Sando discovers his daughter Hiroko in bed with his adopted son Kohji. Three years later, Kohji is working the streets as a hustler, still yearning for a way to earn his estranged father's approval to continue his borderline incestuous relationship. Hiroko sees a way back to her brother's arms when Sando's shady colleague Marc Tanner absconds to Canada with gambling funds destined for the big boss. Presumably with her father's permission, she calls Kohji and tells him to hurry to Montréal, recover the money and kill Tanner.

Quick Facts

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Release Date December 7, 2006 19 years ago
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Runtime 1h 28m 88 minutes total
User Rating 2.0/10 Mixed (2 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country Canada + 2 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Les Films à Un Dollar
  • Aviva Communications
  • Les Films de l'Isle

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Passenger about?

Yakuza Naoki Sando discovers his daughter Hiroko in bed with his adopted son Kohji. Three years later, Kohji is working the streets as a hustler, still yearning for a way to earn his estranged fath...

Who directed The Passenger?

The Passenger was directed by François Rotger.

How long is The Passenger?

The Passenger has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).

When was The Passenger released?

The Passenger was released on December 7, 2006 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Passenger?

The main cast of The Passenger includes Yūsuke Iseya, Gabrielle Lazure, Ryo Kase, Kumi Kaneko, Yōsuke Natsuki.