Red Shadow

Red Shadow

2001 · 108 min · ★ 4.9 · Adventure, Action, Comedy, Romance

The secret warriors of feudal Japan were the ninja. Sent on impossible missions, the ninja were trained to work in shadows, gather information and defeat the enemy to build a world of peace. Akakage, Aokage, and Asuka are rookie ninjas under the tutelage of Shirokage. Their life is a series of perilous missions that entail intrigue, deception and intimidation.

Directed by Hiroyuki Nakano · Written by Hiroshi Saito

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