Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Masatoshi Nagase
Munezô Katagiri
Lead
Takako Matsu
Kie
Hidetaka Yoshioka
Samon Shimada
Yukiyoshi Ozawa
Yaichirô Hazama
Tomoko Tabata
Shino Katagiri
Chieko Baisho
Mrs. Katagiri
Kunie Tanaka
Kanbê Katagiri
Sachiko Mitsumoto
Mrs. Iseya
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Yoji Yamada's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Hidden Blade is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
