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Baragaki: Unbroken Samurai movie

🎬 Title: Baragaki: Unbroken Samurai / 燃えよ剣

Story: Taking place in the 19th century, “Moeyo Ken” chronicles the journey of Toshizo Hijikata, who served as the vice-commander of the Shinsengumi during the tumultuous times of the Meiji Restoration.

⭐ Rating: 6.6 (16 votes)

📅 Release date: October 15, 2021

⏱️ Runtime: 2 hours and 28 minutes

🎭 Genres: Historical, Drama, Action

🎬 Director: Masato Harada

✍️ Writer: Masato Harada

🌍 Country: Japan

🏢 Production Companies: TOHO, Asmik Ace, Toho Pictures, dentsu, Sumitomo Corporation, J Storm, Jidaigeki Senmon Channel, jeki, Sankei Shimbun Co., The Asahi Shimbun, Mainichi Shimbun, Tokyu Agency, Koei Tecmo Games, Nippan Group Holdings, GYAO, Chunichi Shimbun, Jiji Press

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👥 Cast: Junichi Okada (Toshizo Hijikata), Ko Shibasaki (Oyuki), Ryohei Suzuki (Isami Kondo), Ryosuke Yamada (Soji Okita), Ukon Onoe (Katamori Matsudaira), Yuki Yamada (Yoshinobu Tokugawa), Taka Takao (Genzaburo Inoue), Minosuke Bando (Emperor Komei), Junpei Yasui (Keisuke Yamanami), Ayumi Tanida (Shinpachi Nagakura)

Editor’s note: “Baragaki: Unbroken Samurai” (2021) encapsulates a compelling mix of history, drama, and action, prioritizing narrative depth over flashy effects. Directed by Masato Harada, the film maintains a consistent pace and immerses viewers in its setting. The strong performances, particularly from Junichi Okada, Ko Shibasaki, and Ryohei Suzuki, bring emotional weight to the story. At 2 hours and 28 minutes, it expertly balances pacing without overstaying its welcome. While not without its flaws, the film’s merits greatly overshadow its shortcomings. If this storyline resonates with you, be sure to add it to your watchlist.

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