JAPAN · 1945

The Famous Sword

Kenji Mizoguchi
Japanese Golden Age redemption through craftsmanship honor and responsibility master-apprentice relationship consequence of imperfection Japanese sword-making tradition
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In 19th-century Japan, a young swordsmith is determined to make the best sword possible after an inferior one he made indirectly led to the death of his guardian.

Year1945
CountryJapan
DirectorKenji Mizoguchi
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