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I Went To

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  • 2000
  • 1 hr 51 mins
  • Action & Adventure, Suspense
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Samurai Koheita Mochizuki, who goes by the nickname Dora-Heita, meaning "alley cat" or "playboy," pretends to be an alcoholic magistrate but is in actuality an envoy from the daimyo sent to clean up the corrupt and lawless town. His task is complicated by the unexpected arrival of his mistress Kosei.

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Cast & Crew See All

Koji Yakusho
Mochizuki Koheita, aka Dora-Heita
Yuko Asano
Kosei
Tsurutaro Kataoka
Yasukawa Hanzô

Awards

  • 2001 - Award of the Japanese Academy - Best Actor - nominated
  • 2001 - Award of the Japanese Academy - Best Supporting Actor - nominated
  • 2001 - Award of the Japanese Academy - Best Cinematography - nominated
  • 2001 - Award of the Japanese Academy - Best Lighting - nominated