I Am a Hero

I Am a Hero

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R 2016 · 126 min · ★ 7.4 · Action, Horror, Drama

A man witnesses a fatal traffic accident on his way home from work, and the victim is clearly killed on impact. A moment later, when the corpse stands up and walks away, it could be a hallucination or something far more extraordinary.

Directed by Shinsuke Sato · Written by Akiko Nogi

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