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Kiko Mizuhara and Honami Sato carry the film with authentic, charismatic performances. They manage to ground a story that often veers into extreme emotional territory.

Ride or Die isn’t an easy watch. It’s long (over two hours), brutal in its depiction of violence, and features explicit sexual content. Critics from platforms like UK Film Review have praised its "passionate performances," while others on The DC Review felt the emotional connection sometimes fell short of its lofty goals. Ride or Die (2021)

Director Ryuichi Hiroki and cinematographer Tadashi Kuwabara capture Japan with a distinct flair. From the neon-soaked streets of Tokyo to desolate country train stations, every frame feels intentional and intimate. Kiko Mizuhara and Honami Sato carry the film

Most road trip movies are about finding yourself. Netflix’s Ride or Die (2021) is more about losing yourself in someone else. Based on the manga series Gunjō by Ching Nakamura, this Japanese psychological thriller is a raw, messy, and visually stunning exploration of love pushed to its absolute breaking point. A Love Built on a Blood Oath It’s long (over two hours), brutal in its

The story kicks off with a heavy premise: Rei (Kiko Mizuhara), a woman who has been in love with her former classmate Nanae (Honami Sato) for years, discovers that Nanae is living in a nightmare of domestic abuse. When Nanae asks for help, Rei takes the ultimate leap—she murders Nanae’s husband to set her free.

Last updated on: July 15, 2025 /