Samurai Warrior Queens

Samurai Warrior Queens

2015 · ★ 7.5 · Documentary, History

The drama documentary tells the real life story of Samurai woman Takeko Nakano who in 1868 fights for her clans' independence in a final battle that marks the end of the Samurai era.

Directed by John Wate · Written by Sebastian Peiter

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