Returner (2002)

In the dystopian future of 2084, humanity teeters on the brink of extinction, besieged by an alien armada hell-bent on annihilation. Amid the chaos, a beacon of hope emerges - a young woman named Milly (Anne Suzuki). Harnessing the power of a time machine, Milly hurtles back through the decades, landing in the bustling metropolis of Tokyo, October 2002. Her mission? To stave off the genesis of the alien invasion and rewrite the course of history. Upon her tumultuous arrival, she's rescued from the clutches of the notorious Yakuza boss, Mizoguchi (Goro Kishitani), by the enigmatic and deadly gunman, Miyamoto (Takeshi Kaneshiro). Mizoguchi, entangled in the dark web of the impending war, holds the alien's first spaceship and its extraterrestrial pilot captive, setting the stage for a deadly conflict. With the future hanging in the balance, Milly, using methods as unconventional as the situation itself, coaxes the reluctant Miyamoto into joining her crusade. Together, they plunge into a thrilling race against time, battling Yakuza henchmen, outsmarting alien adversaries, and grappling with the complexities of their unlikely alliance. As the countdown to the alien armada's arrival ticks ominously, Milly and Miyamoto must navigate a labyrinth of danger and deception to prevent the oncoming storm of destruction. Returner (2002) is a riveting blend of science fiction and action, weaving a tale of resilience, courage, and the undying human spirit to survive against all odds.

Returner is an action movie featuring Takeshi Kaneshiro and directed by Takashi Yamazaki.

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