THAT'S IT Trailer Marks Ishii Gakuryu's Return To His Punk Roots

The 1990s are often referred to as Ishii's experimental period, during which he created a few similarly violent and visually striking, but highly metaphoric films that reaffirmed his cult status as an independent director with his own, unique vision.

Electric Dragon 80.000 V (エレクトリック・ドラゴン 80000V, 2001) reconnected the maverick director with the punk-based roots of his filmmaking career and with very satisfying results. Clocking in at barely 60 minutes, this absolutely powerful audiovisual extravaganza follows electricity-wielding urban warriors who compete for power, and features one of the most electrifying and stimulating soundtracks ever. Although the film was enthusiastically received by audiences, for reasons unknown Ishii decided to take a long cinematic hiatus.

He returned to the international scene with Isn't Anyone Alive? (生きてるものはいないのか, 2012) and Flower of Shanidar (シャニダールの花, 2013), but both films failed to strike a chord with the critics and even turned off certain members of his fan base.

For those viewers who were put off by Ishii's recent attempts, we have some pretty great news. Inspired by the 1999 song Soredake performed by the Japanese rock band Bloodthirsty Butchers, That's It (ソレダケ) apparently marks the maverick director's return to his punk roots. Starring Sometani Shōta, Mizuno Erina and Ayano Gō, the film focuses on a young no-goodnik who tries to escape from his miserable life by stealing gold but accidentally ends up acquiring valuable information, thus infuriating a powerful underworld organization.

That's It will open in Japanese cinemas on May 27, 2015. Check out the trailer below!