Character Relationships in Doing Time

Hanawa (played by Tsutomu Yamazaki) is a protagonist in Doing Time. Central protagonist. A middle-aged gun enthusiast sentenced to three years in a low-security Hokkaidō prison. Initially finds his four cellmates' obsession with trivial rules amusing, but later adopts them to alleviate boredom. After a minor rule violation, he undergoes solitary confinement, where he finds solace in isolation and the repetitive work of assembling paper medicine bags.

Character Relationship Map: Doing Time

Doing Time (2002) Poster

Doing Time (2002) character relationship network mapped with AI analysis. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters.

Characters

Key Relationships

Story Analysis

A gun enthusiast navigates institutional life, transforming punishment into personal acceptance through routine and isolation.

Plot Progression

  1. Incarceration & Arrival
  2. Cellmate Dynamics & Rule Adaptation
  3. Transgression & Isolation
  4. Solitary Contentment & Routine

Directed by Yōichi Sai

Doing Time (2002) · 5.6/10 · comedy, drama