Samurai Marathon

A lively, picturesque historical romp that mixes grueling race energy with samurai intrigue and a touch of wry humour.

Directed by

Bernard Rose

Genres

Action, Drama, History

Starring

Takeru Satoh, Nana Komatsu, Mirai Moriyama

Overview

When feudal lord Itakura Katsuakira decides to prepare his samurai troops for the onslaught of modernization by having them compete in a marathon, his independent-minded daughter Yuki secretly joins the race.

How it feels

Earnest, tense, whimsical and melancholic. Brisk and needs your attention.

About

Identity, trauma, family, survival

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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