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1996 · 90 min · ★ 6.7 · Thriller, Action

When Chris Murdoch falls obsessively in love with a Japanese girl attending University in Seattle (Kaori Ozaki) he murders Japanese men who have shown her kindness under the pretext of revenge for the attack on Pearl Harbor during WWII. However the ruse involves the FBI in the case, and Agent Sara Daniels. However, the investigation is hampered when Yoko Sugimura of the Tokyo Police arrives to take Kaori back to her influential father. Despite their initial dislike, Sara and Yoko are forced to work together to stop Chris when his obsession is manifest with high explosives.

Directed by Keoni Waxman · Written by Keoni Waxman

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Lori Petty Sara Daniels
Jason London Chris Murdoch
Yuki Amami Yoko Sugimura
James Le Gros Michael Killip
Miwa Kawagoe Kaori Ozaki
Michael Patten Kurt Little
Dan Bell Agent Friendly
George Catalano Bomb Squad Guy
Jan D'Arcy Tia Daniels
Jim Ishida Koji Sato
Leslie Do Qui Female Agent
Fredrick Charles Canada Seattle Agent

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