High and Low (2007 Japanese Television Film)

High and Low, known in Japanese as Tengoku to jigoku, is a Japanese television movie broadcast by TV Asahi on September 8, 2007. The single-episode production was directed by Yasuo Tsuruhashi, who also contributed to the writing.

Promotional image for Tengoku to jigoku — Promotional artwork for Tengoku to jigoku

Plot

During a critical moment in his career, business executive Kingo Gondo faces a severe dilemma when he learns his son has been kidnapped. The demanded ransom nearly equals the funds Gondo has gathered for a vital business transaction. Gondo initially intends to pay the ransom, but discovers the kidnappers mistakenly abducted his chauffeur's child instead. Gondo must then decide whether to sacrifice his business deal to save another man's child.

Background and Production

The television movie serves as a remake of Akira Kurosawa's acclaimed 1963 feature film of the same name. The broadcast aired in Japan on TV Asahi running from 21:00 to 23:45.

Cast

The production features an ensemble cast including:

Koichi Sato as Kingo Gondo
Hiroshi Abe as Det. Tokura
Kyoka Suzuki as Reiko Gondo
Satoshi Tsumabuki
Masato Ibu
Isao Hashizume
Mitsuru Hirata
Yukiyoshi Ozawa