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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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Synopsis

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
MovementJapanese Golden Age
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