Michiko Ikuno

Jidai-geki by Kiyoshi Saeki

Christian converts face persecution in the feudal society of 17th century Japan.

Takeshi, bound to be an outlaw youth, boards at the home of his female schoolmate who works at the family restaurant in devil-may-care Akasaka.

In 1842, in the Umemoku Mansion within Hikone Castle, Naosuke Ii, despite the tumultuous times, was engrossed in the world of tea ceremony. His friend, the Kokugaku scholar Nagano Shuzen, introduced him to a captivating shamisen master named Murayama Taka. Naosuke became deeply infatuated with her, disregarding the jealousy of his consort Shizu and the warnings of his senior retainer, Gaiji. However, upon discovering Taka's relationship with Shuzen, Naosuke promptly ended his ties with her.

First sequel to "Story of Second Class Private".

Shochiku's commemorative 3000th film production; a suspenseful period drama.

Fifth sequel to "Story of Second Class Private".