The film revolves around Yuji and Shima, respectively number twos in their Yakuza gangs. Shima’s gang tries takes over Yuji’s area and a war breaks out. With many back-stabbing and plot-twists, Yuji and Shima both lose everything and find themselves to be on the run. Interestingly enough, both of the men have Korean wives that are devout Christians that pray for them constantly. As they are hiding, they both come to realization of the true meaning of grace and repentance. What’s left there for these two to do? Gather up the rest of the gang and walk across the country with cross on their backs.

Based and inspired by the true gangster-turned pastor in Japan, Jesus is My Boss is a drama that delivers reality. There are plenty of gritty action with gore and brutal language. However, as the characters change, the film takes a shift as well. The director chooses to focus on the flaws of the characters and lets the audience see how the characters walk with God. The cinematography takes a dramatic turn as well, going from kinetic action cinematography to capturing the bare essence of the reformed Yakuzas carrying their cross.

Do we act like Jesus is our boss? It doesn’t mean we all need to have ridiculous past, or incredible change in our lives but do we really carry the cross like Yuji and Shima? Maybe we all literally need wooden crosses on our backs, just to remind us how much he suffered to give us grace.

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pkwak wrote on April 30, 2009

Title: ... OMG! I need to see this!!!! Is this out on at your local store? report abuse vote down vote up Votes: +0