Crosspoint (2024)
Film · Drama, Action, Thriller
Stream itif you enjoy gritty, cross-cultural crime dramas that focus on desperate characters rather than high-octane action.
A gritty, cross-cultural crime thriller that finds its strength in the unlikely partnership between its two desperate leads. It is a dark and desperate manhunt that prioritizes atmospheric tension and the bleak reality of its characters' lives.
What it is about
An illegal Filipino entertainer in Japan, Manuel, meets a bankrupt Japanese businessman, Shigeru. After knowing the whereabouts of a high-profile serial killer at large, the two men decide to capture the killer to get a big bounty.
Trailer
What Crosspoint is like, and who it is for
What it is like to watch
Watching this film feels like a descent into the claustrophobic underbelly of urban Japan, far removed from the usual neon tourist spots. The pace is deliberate, trading flashy stunts for a mounting sense of dread and the weary exhaustion of its protagonists. The intensity stems from the precarious social positions of the two leads, making their hunt for a killer feel less like a heroic quest and more like a final, frantic gamble for survival.
Who it is for, and who should skip it
It is ideal for viewers who appreciate grounded, character-driven thrillers and those interested in the realities of the Filipino diaspora. The film avoids the polished sheen of typical action cinema, opting for a grainy, lived-in aesthetic. Skip it if you are looking for a fast-paced police procedural or a light-hearted buddy-cop dynamic. One honest caveat: the bleakness of the characters' financial and social situations is unrelenting, which may feel oppressive to some.
The right evening for it
It suits a quiet evening when you want something visceral and immersive to pull you into a different world. It is best watched when you are prepared for a sober, tension-heavy narrative.
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Teaser
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How Crosspoint leaves you
One line on the mood it ends on, with no plot. Some people count that as a spoiler, so it stays hidden until you ask.
Expect to come away feeling wrung out and sobered by the cold reality of social margins. It leaves a lingering sense of the fragility of human dignity when pushed to the absolute edge.
Stills
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More clips
Teaser · Official Teaser 2
Teaser · Official Teaser [Subtitled]
Featurette · Now’s the time to catch Sho Ikushima’s terrifying performance in Crosspoint!
Crosspoint soundtrack
Music by Jean Paul Verona and Kim Lopez
Questions people ask
- Is Crosspoint a tense film?
- Yes. On Watchlist Boosted it is tagged Tense, with an authentic streak. A gritty, cross-cultural crime thriller that finds its strength in the unlikely partnership between its two desperate leads. It is a dark and desperate manhunt that prioritizes atmospheric tension and the bleak reality of its characters' lives.
- How long is Crosspoint?
- Crosspoint runs 101 min and was released in 2024.
- Where can I watch Crosspoint in Australia?
- In Australia, Crosspoint is included with Netflix (all plans).
- Who composed the music for Crosspoint?
- The music for Crosspoint is by Jean Paul Verona and Kim Lopez.
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