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JAPAN · 2004

Izo

Takashi Miike
Japanese New Wave time travel samurai revenge assassin protagonist historical fantasy modernization clash
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Synopsis

Izo is an assassin in the service of a Tosa lord and Imperial supporter. After killing dozens of the Shogun's men, Izo is captured and crucified. Instead of being extinguished, his rage propels him through the space-time continuum to present-day Tokyo. Here Izo transforms himself into a new, improved killing machine.

Year2004
CountryJapan
DirectorTakashi Miike
MovementJapanese New Wave
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