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Movie poster: Warau Iemon (2004)
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Warau Iemon

2004 · 128 min Drama Horror
6.0 / 10 · TMDB

Having put down his sword and given up the will to fight, the masterless samurai Iemon lives in solitude while being haunted by his violent enigmatic past...

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Original Title 嗤う伊右衛門
Year 2004
Country Japan
Genre Drama, Horror
Director Yukio Ninagawa
Runtime 128 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.0/10 (2 votes)

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The film constructs a haunting study of guilt, relying on a stark, atmospheric visual style to convey the protagonist's psychological decay. It explores the lingering trauma of violence through a slow-burn narrative that prioritizes mood over action, building a palpable sense of dread from the inside out.

What lingers after the final frame is a chilling, contemplative silence and the unsettling feeling of a past that can never be truly buried. The horror here is existential and deeply personal. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Yukio Ninagawa

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For a solitary, late-night viewing where its oppressive atmosphere can fully take hold.

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