The Hidden Blade
隠し剣 鬼の爪
2004 · 2h 12m · Drama, Romance · Japan · Rated R (US)
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.
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Yoji Yamada6.9Smart score
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bakumatsubased on novel or bookbushicaste systemedo periodfeudal japanhistoricalhonorjidaigekiperiod dramarevengesamuraisocial classsword fight
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