samurai,based on novel or book,sword fight,revenge,honor,period drama,historical,caste system,jidaigeki,edo period,social class,feudal japan,bushi,bakumatsu

The Hidden Blade (2004)

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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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Yoji Yamada
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    Munezô Katagiri Masatoshi Nagase
  • Profile picture of Takako Matsu
    Kie Takako Matsu
  • Profile picture of Hidetaka Yoshioka
    Samon Shimada Hidetaka Yoshioka
  • Profile picture of Yukiyoshi Ozawa
    Yaichirô Hazama Yukiyoshi Ozawa
  • Profile picture of Tomoko Tabata
    Shino Katagiri Tomoko Tabata
  • Profile picture of Chieko Baisho
    Mrs. Katagiri Chieko Baisho
  • Profile picture of Kunie Tanaka
    Kanbê Katagiri Kunie Tanaka
  • Profile picture of Sachiko Mitsumoto
    Mrs. Iseya Sachiko Mitsumoto

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Keywords

  • samurai
  • based on novel or book
  • sword fight
  • revenge
  • honor
  • period drama
  • historical
  • caste system
  • jidaigeki
  • edo period
  • social class
  • feudal japan
  • bushi
  • bakumatsu