Synopsis
Manji, a highly skilled samurai, becomes cursed with immortality after a legendary battle. Haunted by the brutal murder of his sister, Manji knows that only fighting evil will regain his soul. He promises to help a young girl named Rin avenge her parents, who were killed by a group of master swordsmen led by ruthless warrior Anotsu. The mission will change Manji in ways he could never imagine…
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Movie Details
| Japan Releases: |
April 28th, 2017 (Wide) |
| Video Release: |
February 13th, 2018 by Magnolia Home Entertainment |
| MPAA Rating: |
R for bloody violence and carnage throughout.
(Rating bulletin 2493 (Cert #51229), 9/13/2017) |
| Running Time: |
140 minutes |
| Keywords: |
Prologue, Retro Black and White, Intertitle, Death of a Spouse or Fiancée / Fiancé, Mental Hospital, Death of a Sibling, Immortality, Young Child Dealing with the Death of a Parent, Orphan, Revenge, Same Actor, Multiple Roles, Martial Arts, Martial Arts Master, Samurai |
| Source: | Based on Comic/Graphic Novel |
| Genre: | Action |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Historical Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: |
Warner Brothers Pictures Japan, Film Partners |
| Production Countries: |
Japan, Republic of Korea, United Kingdom |
| Languages: |
Japanese |
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