Onihei Gaiden: Kumagoro’s Face (2011)
In pursuit of the notorious thief “Subashiri no Kumagoro,” the Arson and Theft Investigation Squad corners him. Seizo, who has been actively working as their agent is killed by Kumagoro. Amidst the chaos, Kumagoro manages to escape from the squad. Four years later, Seizo’s widow, Onobu, is raising her young son, Yusomatsu, single-handedly while running a small tea shop. One day, she helps a traveling merchant named Shintaro, who collapses from a sudden illness in front of her shop. The two soon fall in love and promise to start a family together. Shintaro leaves on a business trip and promises to return in a few days. Right after his departure, Onobu is shocked to see a wanted poster delivered by the Arson and Theft Investigation Squad… Kumagoro’s face on the poster is the spitting image of Shintaro.
Cast
Screenplay
- 金子成人 (Screenplay)
Keywords
samurai, jidaigeki, edo period
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Onihei Gaiden: Kumagoro’s Face about?
- In pursuit of the notorious thief “Subashiri no Kumagoro,” the Arson and Theft Investigation Squad corners him. Seizo, who has been actively working as their agent is killed by Kumagoro. Amidst the chaos, Kumagoro manages to escape from the squad. Four years later, Seizo’s widow, Onobu, is raising her young son, Yusomatsu, single-handedly while running a small tea shop. One day, she helps a traveling merchant named Shintaro, who collapses from a sudden illness in front of her shop. The two soon fall in love and promise to start a family together. Shintaro leaves on a business trip and promises to return in a few days. Right after his departure, Onobu is shocked to see a wanted poster delivered by the Arson and Theft Investigation Squad… Kumagoro’s face on the poster is the spitting image of Shintaro.
- Who directed Onihei Gaiden: Kumagoro’s Face?
- Onihei Gaiden: Kumagoro’s Face was directed by 井上昭.
- Who stars in Onihei Gaiden: Kumagoro’s Face?
- Onihei Gaiden: Kumagoro’s Face stars 寺島しのぶ, 星野真里, 山田純大, 中本賢, 小川真司.
- How long is Onihei Gaiden: Kumagoro’s Face?
- Onihei Gaiden: Kumagoro’s Face has a runtime of 1h 10m (70 minutes).
- What genre is Onihei Gaiden: Kumagoro’s Face?
- Onihei Gaiden: Kumagoro’s Face is a Drama, History film.
- Where was Onihei Gaiden: Kumagoro’s Face produced?
- Onihei Gaiden: Kumagoro’s Face was produced in Japan.