Warlords Kagetora and Takeda each wish to prevent the other from gaining hegemony in feudal Japan. The two samurai leaders pursue one another across the countryside, engaging in massive battles of cavalry and infantry. Younger and less brutal, Kagetora must find the strength to be as brutal as his opponent, but at what cost?
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🔍 Search on JustWatch →The film lives at the rhythm of everyday life — and that's its strength. No cinema about 'big events,' just about how people live, make mistakes, and understand themselves.
Worth watching for the performances and the sincerity. If you're waiting for events — there aren't many. If you're waiting for feeling — it's there.
For those looking for film about people, not events. If you need action — look elsewhere.
Director: Haruki Kadokawa
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Viewing atmosphere: When you're in the mood for a conversation about life. With a partner or friend you can trust.
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Masahiko Tsugawa
Takeda Shingen
Atsuko Asano
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Naomi Zaizen
Yae
Hironobu Nomura
Taro Yoshinobu
Toshiya Ito
Kakizaki Kageie
Akira Hamada
Naoe Kagetsuna
Masataka Naruse
Ōkuma Tomohide
Yûsuke Nagumo
Kitajō Takahiro
Takeshi Ōbayashi
Murakami Yoshikiyo
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