The read
Critics rate it 35 points higher than audiences do. It runs a compact 1h 20m.
Synopsis
In mid-19th century Edo period, a masterless rōnin named Mokunoshin Tsuzuki resides in a peaceful village among those he helps. However, as the prevalent peace and tranquility are sure to be replaced by war and conflict across the land, the swordsman feels restlessness creeping upon him.
Ratings
IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes100%
Critics rate it 35 points higher than audiences do.
68 audience votes
Key crew
- Shinya TsukamotoDirector
- Shinya TsukamotoScreenplay
- Chu IshikawaOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Sosuke IkematsuMokunoshin Tsuzuki
- Yu AoiYu
- Tatsuya NakamuraSezaemon Genda
- Ryusei MaedaIchisuke
- Shinya TsukamotoJirozaemon Sawamura
- Kohji KatohMasterless Samurai
- Shûji ÔtsukiKahei
- Makiko KunoTaki
- Naoto YokouchiIchizo
- Kôji TsukamotoMasterless Samurai
- Takahiro KandakaMasterless Samurai
- Kazuhiko OzakiMasterless Samurai
Stills
Themes
samurairevengeswordsmanroninjidaigekiedo periodbakumatsu