The Hidden Blade(2004)

Set in 19th Century Japan a young samurai who finds himself in love with a farm girl leaves his home to begin a new life. He has to take stock of his new life when he is put to the test and ordered to kill a traitor who just happens to be his dearest friend.

Genre: Drama, Romance

Director: Yôji Yamada

Actors: Masatoshi Nagase, Takako Matsu, Hidetaka Yoshioka, Yukiyoshi Ozawa, Tomoko Tabata, Chieko Baishô, Kunie Tanaka, Toshiki Ayata, Hiroshi Kanbe, Sachiko Mitsumoto

Release date: 2004-10-30

Country of origin: Japan

Length: 2h 12m

Ratings:

• 7.7/10
• 84%
• 76/100