The Master of the Sword Dance

The Master of the Sword Dance

1956 · 73 min · Drama

The film tells the story of a young nobleman who finds himself alone in the midst of turmoil in his 70,000 koku estate, where he is surrounded by his beautiful younger sister Yukihime, who helps him, his beloved Namie and many other family members.

Directed by Toshikazu Kono · Written by Shôjin Gotomiya

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