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Gosuke, born in the village of Tatara, known for its high quality steel, has spent his youth being groomed to become the next master blacksmith. After vicious raids on his village by various clans, he decides he must protect his people and leaves home to become a samurai. After completing his training, Gosuke returns to Tatara and faces a profound dilemma; utilize new technological advances in weaponry or embrace the true essence of the Samurai - honor, compassion and tradition. (Nashville Film Festival)
(more)Cast
Shun Sugata
Japan
Best movies:
The Last Samurai (2003)
Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003)
Vacation (2007)
Shiro Sano
Japan
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The Triumphant Return of General Rouge (2009)
The Glorious Team Batista (2008)
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Chôei Takahashi
Japan
Best movies:
I Just Didn't Do It (2006)
Dandelion (1985)
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黒沢良平
Japan
Best movies:
Be Sure to Share (2009)
Boys Over Flowers: Final (2008)
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Denden
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Eureka (2000)
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Takashi Sasano
Japan
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Departures (2008)
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The Hidden Blade (2004)
豊原功補
Japan
Best movies:
津川雅彦
Japan
Best movies:
The Boy and the Beast (2015)
Heaven and Earth (1990)
Dandelion (1985)
Katsuo Nakamura
Japan
Best movies:
Demons (1971)
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Samurai Banners (1969)
宮崎美子
Japan
Best movies:
After the Rain (1999)
Ran (1985)
The Lightning Tree (2010)
Masahiro Komoto
Japan
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Šindó (2007)
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Taichi Saotome
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Anna Ishii
Japan
Best movies:
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Tomoko Tabata
Japan
Best movies:
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Sho Aoyagi
Japan
Best movies:
山本圭
Japan
Best movies:
Bushido, Samurai Saga (1963)
Inn of Evil (1971)
Tenchu! (1969)
Tomoko Naraoka
Japan
Best movies:
Dodes'ka-den (1970)
Ponyo (2008)
Ballad of Orin (1977)
Toru Shinagawa
Japan
Best movies:
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Takuma Otoo
Japan
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