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Iwane: Sword of Serenity

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2019 · 120 min Action Adventure
7.8 / 10 · TMDB

Iwane Sakazaki returns to his homeland only to be thrust into a violent incident that claims the lives of his two childhood friends. Severing ties with his domain and his fiancée Nao, he becomes a masterless samurai, a ronin adrift. In Edo, he carves out a humble existence—filleting eels by day and working as a night guard for the reputable money exchange house, Imazuya. His gentle demeanor, unwavering chivalry, and peerless swordsmanship slowly earn him the trust of the community. This fragile peace shatters when Iwane uncovers a conspiracy targeting Imazuya, aimed at sabotating the government's new monetary system, compelling him to draw his sword in defense of his newfound home.

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Original Title 居眠り磐音
Year 2019
Country Japan
Genre Action, Adventure
Director Katsuhide Motoki
Runtime 120 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.8/10 (8 votes)

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The film masterfully blends the pacing of a classic jidaigeki with the intimate character study of a man rebuilding his purpose. Director Yûichi Satô lingers on the weight of the sword and the gravity of silence, charting a journey from profound loss to quiet resolve.

What lingers after the final clash is not the violence, but the film's thoughtful meditation on codes of honor and compassion in a rigid society. It values the stillness between strikes as much as the action itself. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Katsuhide Motoki

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The restrained aesthetics of Edo, where dignity speaks louder than force.

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