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Sword of Desperation

After murdering a lord’s concubine, a samurai is certain his punishment will be death. Instead, he is put in solitary confinement for a year, and is made the lord’s bodyguard upon release.

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Cast & Crew See All

Etsushi Toyokawa
Kanemi Sanzaemon
Chizuru Ikewaki
Rio
Koji Kikkawa
Obiya

Awards

  • 2011 - Award of the Japanese Academy - Best Actor - nominated
  • 2011 - Award of the Japanese Academy - Best Supporting Actor - nominated
  • 2011 - Award of the Japanese Academy - Best Cinematography - nominated
  • 2011 - Award of the Japanese Academy - Best Lighting - nominated