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(2004)
Kakushi ken oni no tsume
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Munezo Katagiri is a samurai in 19th century feudal Japan who finds himself torn between loyalty to a dying tradition and his love for a lowly farm girl. The film begins with Munezo bidding farewell to Yaichiro, his friend and fellow samurai as he takes up a new post. Munezo is in love with his family's maid but knows that he cannot marry someone of her inferior social standing, because it would violate his clan's creed. In a changing society that is seeing the replacement of the sword with the gun, Munezo's ambivalence about his way of life comes to a head when he is ordered to kill a traitor: his old friend Yaichiro.
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Set in 19th century Japan, the story of 'The Hidden Blade' revolves around a samurai named Katagiri, who repeatedly sees his duty as a samurai and traditional culture as a barrier to true happiness. Overall, 'The Hidden Blade' is quite similar to director Yoji Yamada's earlier film 'The Twilight Samurai' as in the main theme within the film centers around a tender love story involving a reluctant samurai who wishes for an uncomplicated life. Though not quite as good as Yamada's previous effort, 'The Hidden Blade', it's still a very good film, beautifully directed and highly recommended.
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Rated: 3.6 stars out of 5 from 21 ratings
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BFI Classification:
Suitable only for persons of 15 years and over
| Release Date: | 24/04/2006 |
| Production Year: | 2004 |
| Run Time: | 132 minutes |
| Aspect Ratio: | Widescreen 1.85:1 |
| Format: | Pal |
| Colour: | Colour |
Special Features:
- Original Theatrical Trailer
- Jonathan Crocker Film Notes
- Tartan Trailer Reel
