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The Hidden Blade

Set in 19th Century Japan a young samurai who finds himself in love with a farm girl leaves his home to begin a new life. He has to take stock of his new life when he is put to the test and ordered to kill a traitor who just happens to be his dearest friend.

20042h 12mRDrama, Romance

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About The Hidden Blade

Directors
Yoji Yamada
Cast
Masatoshi Nagase, Takako Matsu, Hidetaka Yoshioka, Yukiyoshi Ozawa, Tomoko Tabata, Chieko Baisho
Genres
Drama, Romance
Content rating
R
Original language
Japanese
Production countries
Japan
Status
Released

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