CHAIN

2021 1h 54m JA

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8.0

BANGER

★8.0TMDB · 3

Synopsis

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Set against the backdrop of the Aburanokoji incident, revered as the emblem of the Shinsengumi's decline, this captivating period drama intricately weaves the tales of samurai and commoners navigating through tumultuous times.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Shusaku Kamikawa
山川桜七郎
Kenji Shio
斎藤一
Ikeuchi Sachihito
松之助
Takanori Murai
藤堂平助
Seizō Fukumoto
水野弥三郎
Shima Onishi
土方歳三
Hiroshi Yamamoto
近藤勇
Kiyohiko Shibukawa
武田観柳斎

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Yoshiho Fukuoka
Writers: Takehiko Minato
Languages: Japanese
Countries: Japan

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ERA

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Released 5 years ago.

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CRAFT

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Yoshiho Fukuoka, shot by Naoki Kayano. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Kan Suzuki shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Shusaku Kamikawa and Kenji Shio and Ikeuchi Sachihito carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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Only 3 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Yoshiho Fukuoka directs. Naoki Kayano behind the camera. Kan Suzuki cuts. Produced in Japan. Dialogue in Japanese.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Released 5 years ago.
2Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
3Directed by Yoshiho Fukuoka, shot by Naoki Kayano. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Editor Kan Suzuki shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Shusaku Kamikawa and Kenji Shio and Ikeuchi Sachihito carry the top of the cast.
6Only 3 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.
7Classified under 8 themes, including "samurai", "chambara", "kyoto, japan", "jidaigeki".