Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai

11 Aug 2022, 9:30 PM

Let’s get straight to it, before we divert you

Where? At the Evergreen Open Air Cinema on the DOX+ terrace

How much are tickets? CZK 160 | members of the DOX Friends club free (please make a reservation)

How can I buy a ticket? Tickets can be purchased on-line, on the day of the movie until 7:00 p.m., or from 8:00 p.m. at the DOX Centre's ticket desk (Poupětova 1).

What if it rains? In case of bad weather, the movie projection will be cancelled. If the movie hasn't started yet, we'll refund your money.

Terrace DOX+
Poupětova 3 – DOX+ entrance
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In Jersey City, an African American hit man follows "Hagakure: The Way of the Samurai." He lives alone, in simplicity with homing pigeons for company, calling himself Ghost Dog. His master, who saved his life eight years ago, is part of the local mob. When the boss' daughter witnesses one of Ghost Dog's hits, he becomes expendable. The first victims are his birds, and in response, Ghost Dog goes right at his attackers but does not want to harm his master or the young woman. On occasion, he talks with his best friend, a French-speaking Haitian who sells ice cream in the park, and with a child with whom he discusses books. Can he stay true to his code? And if he does, what is his fate?

Film version:
USA, 1999, 116 min
Director: Jim Jarmusch
drama / crime
In English with Czech subtitles
 

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