Confidence man – a person who swindles others by means of a confidence game. Dako (Masami Nagasawa), Boku-chan (Masahiro Higashide), Richard (Fumiyo Kohinata), and Igarashi (Shinya Kote) are professional con men whose ambitions are larger than life and reach far beyond Japan.

Setting their sights on a legendary diamond said to be in the possession of ruthless Hong Kong mafia queen, Ran Riu (Yuko Takeuchi), they attempt a heist using their best abilities. However, when a new player enters the game – the devilishly handsome conman, Jessie (Haruma Miura), who is after the ‘Ice Princess’ Ran himself – their best laid plans may be derailed.

Throw a Japanese yakuza (Yosuke Eguchi) with a personal grudge into the mix, and the story really picks up the pace! Who will win the game in the end?

The Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme 2022 is organised by the Japan Foundation, with Major Support from Yakult and the Great Britain Sasakawa Foundation, with Sponsorship in Kind from SUQQU and Athletia, and in Cultural Partnership with The Japan Society and JAL.

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