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THE LEGEND & BUTTERFLY

2023 · 168 min

A sweeping, emotionally charged historical romance with strategic battles and a slow-burning partnership at its heart.

Directed by: Keishi Otomo
Genres: History, Drama, Romance
Starring: Takuya Kimura, Haruka Ayase, Hideaki Ito

Overview: Oda Nobunaga and Nōhime were originally married to mend a hostile relationship between neighbouring regions. Unfortunately, they were like oil and water, making for a somewhat unhappy marriage. When Oda's enemy, Imagawa Yoshimoto, attacks Owari with his vast army, Oda is devastated by the overwhelming gap in military strength. However, Nohime encourages him not to despair, and the pair draw up a tactical plan that will allow them to overcome the odds.

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Directed by: Keishi Otomo
Genres: History, Drama, Romance
Starring: Takuya Kimura, Haruka Ayase, Hideaki Ito

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Tone: romanticstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: love
power
betrayal
war
ambition
Places: countryside
military
single country house
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: true story
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex mild

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Scales, 0 to 10
Scale	Value	0 to 10
Action	6
Horror	1
Humour	2
Realism	7
Romance	7
Tension	6
Darkness	5
Complexity	6
Emotional weight	7

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