Sword of Desperation 2010
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56 Reviews
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SplatA talented but troubled Edo Period swordsman, Kanemi Sanzaemon. Three years earlier, Kanemi killed a woman, Renko, the corrupt mistress of the powerful daimyo Tabu Ukyou. Unexpectedly, Kanemi received a lenient sentence for his crime and is allowed to return to his clan after only one year of imprisonment. Following his return, Kanemi is faced with the death of his wife, Mutsue. Thereafter, Kanemi lives with and cares for his wife's niece, Satoo, who has secret affections for Kanemi and expresses them by helping change his bleak outlook on life. Meanwhile, Kanemi's develops his unique "bird-catching" sword technique which he will soon put to test in battle for the first time against the fearsome swordsman, Hayatonosho Obiya.
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All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Kanemi Sanzaemon
as Rio
as Obiya
as Fukui
as Hyoue Makihuzi
as Mitsuoka
as Mokichi
as Hana
as Deputy Chief Retainer Tsuda
as Tsunekichi
Director:
Writer:
Shuhei Fujisawa, Hidehiro Ito, Itaru Era
Stars:
Etsushi Toyokawa, Chizuru Ikewaki, Koji Kikkawa, Tsumami Edamame, Tenkyû Fukuda, Mitsutoshi Gotô, Yudai Ishiyama, Hana Kino, Ittoku Kishibe, Tôru Kizu,
Genres:
Action,Thriller,Romance
Release Date:
2010 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
114 min
MMPA Rating:
None
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Sword of Desperation
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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Cast
as Kanemi Sanzaemon
as Rio
as Obiya
as Fukui
as Hyoue Makihuzi
as Mitsuoka
as Mokichi
as Hana
as Deputy Chief Retainer Tsuda
as Tsunekichi
as Tsunai Hashina
as Kisuke
as Lord Tabu Ukyou
as Yamauchi
as Lady Renko
as Michuoka
as Den'ichiro
as Naoya Anzai
as Gonzou
as Seizou Kenmi
as Mutsue
as Magochiyo Yabe
as Tae
as Ohba
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