 Category : EntertainmentZatoichi (2003) (English Subtitled) (Blu-ray) (Japan Version)Price: USD38.99 Japanese director/actor Kitano Takeshi ( Battle Royale ) finds himself back at the forefront of both domestic and international film worlds with Zatoichi ! The film had its international premiere at the 60th Venice Film Festival in 2003, where it garnered the Silver Lion award for Best Director, and won the People's Choice Award at the Toronto Film Festival. Based on one of Japan's most famous film characters, the movie tells the story of a blind masseur/master swordsman named Zatoichi. Wandering into a town ruled by corrupt officials and a gang of rough mobsters, he comes across a samurai named Hattori (Asano Tadanobu), who is working for the mobsters in order to pay for treatment for his ailing wife. His circle of friends widens when he strikes up a relationship with the beautiful sisters Osei and Okinu, who pretend to be dancers as they plot their revenge for the murder of their parents. As the story progresses, the tension builds gradually to a boiling head, exploding in a fantastic toe-tapping ending that will leave you longing for multiple viewings!Other products from YesAsia |