(Kaze Hikaru Ken Hachigakuto Himon (風光る剣 八嶽党秘聞))

Content: Made-for-TV movie based on the novel “The Puppeteer in the Shadows” by master storyteller Fujisawa Shuhei, this tale of swordsmanship, heroism, and romance in the highest chambers of power in the Tokugawa shogunate. Caught up in deadly intrigue at Edo Castle after fulfilling a dying man wish. Now forced to rely on his mastery of swordsmanship. Tsurumi, who walked away from his samurai status to practice calligraphy is caught between opposing forces leading to fierce battles among samurai and ninja!

Countries:

Japan

Genres:

Drama,

Action

Runtime:

134 minutes

Year:

1997

Directors:

Toshio Masuda

Production companies:

NHK Sôgô

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Crews:

Original Story

Director

Director