Yuto is presumed dead, after having allegedly murdered a familymember of the yakuza gang.

The Tokyo police have set up a cover for him asan exchange student in the London police academy.

Kenzo also meets a half-Japanese, half-British drug addict named Rodney.

Yōsuke Kubozuka and Masahiro Motoki in ‘Giri/Haji’

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The plot is almost secondary inGiri/Haji, as itsthemes of family, moral duty, and honor take precedence.

He covers up crimes for him, and often acts against his own better judgment and morals.

He chooses his duty as a brother over his duty as a police detective.

Yōsuke Kubozuka and Masahiro Motoki in ‘Giri/Haji’

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Giri/Hajiis a story about what we would do for those we care about and at what cost.

Kenzo and Sarah grow close, in spite of Kenzo leaving a wife behind in Tokyo.

Sarah takes in Kenzo, Taki, and Rodney, treating them like family.

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The likes ofAnna SawaiandJustin Longare among the recognizable supporting cast names.

The breakout performance of the series is Will Sharpe as Rodney.

Will Sharpe in ‘Giri/Haji’

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