Master swordsman Akiyama Kohei’s simple life in retirement is jarred into violent sword action when he meets an elderly fencing instructor who may be the target of a group of thieves planning a major armed robbery. At the same time dojo master Daijiro saves the life of man who, although skilled in archery has an aversion to killing and a woman artist comes into town where she is in danger of being raped by one of the thieves. From the pen of noted author Ikenami Shotaro, creator of such classics as Bandit Ve. Samurai, Hunter In The Dark, The Last Samurai, and Hissatsu-The Professional Killers! Brilliant storytelling that leads to superb swordsmanship!
Released: Jan 11, 2005
Runtime: 95 minutes
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Stars: Makoto Fujita, Makiya Yamaguchi, Shinobu Terajima, Ayako Kobayashi, Gen Kimura, Toshio Yamauchi
Crew: Yoshiki Onoda (Director), Shōtarō Ikenami (Original Story), Kenichiro Hobara (Producer), Tetsuo Sao (Producer), Tatsuo Nogami (Screenplay), Keisuke Shinohara (Original Music Composer)