Key Details
Release StatusReleased
Release Date2004-10-30
Languageja
Runtime2h 12m
Production
Eisei Gekijo, Shochiku, MAKE-UP DIMENSIONS, Nippon Television Network Corporation, Sumitomo Corporation, Hakuhodo DY Media Partners, Nippan Group Holdings, Tokyo Laboratory
Overview
Set in 19th Century Japan a young samurai who finds himself in love with a farm girl leaves his home to begin a new life. He has to take stock of his new life when he is put to the test and ordered to kill a traitor who just happens to be his dearest friend.
Principal Cast
32 credited
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