Japan,
2018, 111 min
Directed by:
木村大作Screenplay:
Takashi KoizumiCinematography:
木村大作Cast:
岡田准一, 黒木華, Hidetoshi Nishijima, Hirofumi Arai, Kyoko Yoshine, Kumiko Aso, Sosuke Ikematsu, Junko Fuji, Dai Watanabe, Taro Suruga, Eiji Okuda, Naoto OgataPlots(1)
Shinbei is exiled from his clan for investigating its activities too closely. Eight years later, when Shinbei’s dying wife pleads with him to go to help his former best friend, Umeme, he returns to the clan. Infighting has produced turmoil within the clan, allowing Shinbei to discover the truth behind incidents involving his wife and his friend. Confronting Umeme, he understands the reason for his wife’s last wish. (Montreal World Film Festival)
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