Kiyoshi Kurosawa's 'Cloud' Explores Dark Side of Online Reselling

Selected as Japan's Oscar entry, the film blends action and social critique, depicting the moral decay in contemporary capitalism.

'Cloud' follows Yoshii, an online reseller whose shady dealings lead to escalating threats.
The film marks Kurosawa's first action movie, set in modern Japan with ordinary characters.
Kurosawa draws parallels between small-scale reselling and large corporate practices.
The narrative critiques the ethical erosion in the pursuit of profit.
The assistant character adds an enigmatic layer, symbolizing hidden violence.