Sword of Desperation (2010)
A talented but troubled Edo Period swordsman, Kanemi Sanzaemon. Three years earlier, Kanemi killed a woman, Renko, the corrupt mistress of the powerful daimyo Tabu Ukyou. Unexpectedly, Kanemi received a lenient sentence for his crime and is allowed to return to his clan after only one year of imprisonment. Following his return, Kanemi is faced with the death of his wife, Mutsue. Thereafter, Kanemi lives with and cares for his wife's niece, Satoo, who has secret affections for Kanemi and expresses them by helping change his bleak outlook on life. Meanwhile, Kanemi's develops his unique "bird-catching" sword technique which he will soon put to test in battle for the first time against the fearsome swordsman, Hayatonosho Obiya.
Directing:
Writing:
Stars:
- Hideyuki Hirayama
Writing:
- Itaru Era
- Hidehiro Ito
- Shūhei Fujisawa
Stars:
Release Date: 2010-07-10
6.7/10
6.7/10
- Country: JP
- Language: 日本語
- Runtime: 114
Lady Renko
Kanemi Sanzaemon
Rio
Obiya
Hyoue Makihuzi
Mokichi
Hana
Deputy Chief Retainer Tsuda
Tsunai Hashina
Kisuke
Lord Tabu Ukyou
Yamauchi
Michuoka
Den'ichiro
Gonzou
Seizou Kenmi
Mutsue
Magochiyo Yabe
Tae
Ohba
Magochiyo Yabe
