Backward Flow
Nanjo Mikisaburo is a young samurai trying to restore his ruined family to its past glory. Enduring the contempt and disdain of high-ranking samurai, Mikisaburo devotes himself to the way of the warrior, mastering the literary and martial arts. His master Kurahashi Jupeita's daughter Misao feels for Mikisahuro who maintains his pride in the face of the arrogant samurai's scorn. She sympathizes with and encourages him. However this sympathy ignites a passionate love for her in Mikisaburo.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | 逆流 |
| Year | 1924 |
| Country | Japan |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Buntarō Futagawa |
| Runtime | 28 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.8/10 (4 votes) |
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The film constructs a classic drama of duty versus desire, relying on the tension between the rigid samurai code and the tumultuous human heart. It explores social barriers through subtle glances and unspoken understanding.
What lingers after viewing is the quiet dignity of its characters and the profound cost of ambition in a rigid world, where the greatest conflicts are internal. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Buntarō Futagawa
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In a quiet setting, allowing the restrained emotion and formal beauty to fully resonate.
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