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.
Cast
- Etsushi Toyokawa - Kanemi Sanzaemon
- Chizuru Ikewaki - Rio
- Koji Kikkawa - Obiya
- Tsumami Edamame - Fukui
- Tenkyû Fukuda - Hyoue Makihuzi
- Mitsutoshi Gotô - Mitsuoka
- Yudai Ishiyama - Mokichi
- Hana Kino - Hana
- Ittoku Kishibe - Deputy Chief Retainer Tsuda
- Tôru Kizu - Tsunekichi
Screenplay
Keywords
japan, devotion, assassination plan, jidaigeki, edo period
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Sword of Desperation about?
- 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.
- Who directed Sword of Desperation?
- Sword of Desperation was directed by Hideyuki Hirayama.
- Who stars in Sword of Desperation?
- Sword of Desperation stars Etsushi Toyokawa, Chizuru Ikewaki, Koji Kikkawa, Tsumami Edamame, Tenkyû Fukuda, Mitsutoshi Gotô.
- How long is Sword of Desperation?
- Sword of Desperation has a runtime of 1h 54m (114 minutes).
- What genre is Sword of Desperation?
- Sword of Desperation is a Action, Thriller, Romance film.
- Where was Sword of Desperation produced?
- Sword of Desperation was produced in Japan.