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Baian the Assassin, M.D.: Part 2
7.8 / 10• 2023• 1h 59m•NR• Japanese
ActionDramaCrime
Storyline
The main character, Baian Fujieda, is a dark hero who has two faces: one as a skilled acupuncturist who saves lives, and the other as a criminal who buries evil that cannot be kept alive for the sake of others. Popular writer Shotaro Ikenami's historical novel series of the same title, on which the film "BAIAN The Assassin, M.D." is based, is a blockbuster bestseller with a total of over 6 million copies in print and has been made into a timeless entertainment film many times in Japan. Many famous actors have played the role of Baian, including Ken Watanabe. The year 2023 marks the 100th anniversary of Shotaro Ikenami's birth. In the anniversary year of 2023, a new "BAIAN The Assassin, M.D." is born.
Cast & Crew
Etsushi Toyokawa
Baian Fujieda
Lead
Ainosuke Kataoka
Hikojiro
Miho Kanno
Moon
Hayate Ichinose
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Koichi Sato
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Kippei Shiina
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Atsuko Takahata
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Ryo Ono
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What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Shunsaku Kawake's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Baian the Assassin, M.D.: Part 2 is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
