Movie

Kamui

2009 · 115 min

A somber, deliberate historical action drama that contrasts fleeting coastal tranquility with the inescapable pull of a violent past.

Overview: A rebellious ninja in 17th century Japan takes refuge with a fisherman and his family.
How it feels: Tense, melancholic, earnest and dark. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Isolation, survival, loyalty, betrayal
Content: Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.
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Tone: tensestrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: isolation
survival
loyalty
betrayal
freedom
Places: small town
sea
Era: period
Audience: teen
Form: serialised
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex mild