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The Hidden Blade

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2004 · 132 min Drama Romance
7.4 / 10 · TMDB

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.

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Original Title 隠し剣 鬼の爪
Year 2004
Country Japan
Genre Drama, Romance
Director Yoji Yamada
Runtime 132 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.4/10 (124 votes)

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This is quietly operating cinema. No big events, no crisis turns — just people and how they live through what happens to them.

Strengths: atmosphere, actors, accuracy of detail. Weaknesses: the pace isn't for everyone, the ending may feel unresolved.

For people who watch films for feeling, not entertainment.

Director: Yoji Yamada

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Viewing atmosphere: An evening when your mind is at peace. With someone you can sit in silence with after. Wine or tea.

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