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Summary Uzumasa (Kyoto) is considered the Hollywood of Japan. It has produced many “jidaigeki” films (period dramas with sword fighting) that are loved by many Japanese, and are highly praised all over the world. These films wouldn’t be what they were if it weren’t for the “kirareyaku” (actors whose main job is to be killed by the lead star). Me...

Directed By: Ken Ochiai

Written By: Hiroyuki Ono

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Summary Uzumasa (Kyoto) is considered the Hollywood of Japan. It has produced many “jidaigeki” films (period dramas with sword fighting) that are loved by many Japanese, and are highly praised all over the world. These films wouldn’t be what they were if it weren’t for the “kirareyaku” (actors whose main job is to be killed by the lead star). Me...

Directed By: Ken Ochiai

Written By: Hiroyuki Ono

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Production Company Eleven Arts, Tottemo Benri Theatre Company
Release Date Dec 5, 2014
Duration 1 h 44 m
Rating Not Rated
Tagline Your courage will not go unnoticed
Fantasia Film Festival
• 2 Wins & 2 Nominations
New York Asian Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Nippon Connection Japanese Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination