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JAPAN · 1962

Miyamoto Musashi: Hannyazaka no Ketto

Tomu Uchida
Japanese Golden Age martial arts mastery philosophical enlightenment samurai code self-discovery spiritual journey
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Synopsis

The remake of Yoshikawa's novel continues with the second installment in which Takezo, soon to be Miyamoto Musashi, emerges from the Himeji Castle after three years of intense contemplation and philosophical study and starting on his epic quest to complete his skill in the Way.

Year1962
CountryJapan
DirectorTomu Uchida
MovementJapanese Golden Age
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