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元祿美少年記

1955 · 107 min

On February 4th of the 16th year of the Genroku era, Yatō Uemon no Shichi reminisces while waiting his turn for seppuku at the Mizuno residence. When news of his lord, Asano Naganori, attacking Kira Yoshinaka in the palace reached Akō, Uemon no Shichi was sixteen. The family elder, Ōishi Kuranosuke, determined to avenge, gathered allies, but Uemon no Shichi's father, Chōsuke, being sickly and considered too young, was not included. Chōsuke committed suicide.

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Year 1955
Country Japan
Director Daisuke Itō
Runtime 107 min.

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元祿美少年記 is an acquired taste at 0.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

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A classic from 1955. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

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