Samurai Spy

Taking a vacation from the conventions of swordplay films, Masahiro Shinoda directs this cryptic tale of intrigue and secrecy. After decades of war, world-weary samurai spy Sasuke Sarutobi is looking for peace. But when a colleague betrays the reigning Japanese shogun by joining a rival clan, Sarutobi is forced into conflict once again. Little does he know that a mysterious figure in a white-hooded cloak is relentlessly tracking both warriors. …

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Based, in part, on truth, Samurai Spy embellishes on historical fact by creating a new character, Sasuke Sarutobi, a spy for the fundamentally neutral Sasada Clan in the peacetime power struggle between the Takeda and Toyotomi Clans. Samurai Spy is more of a complicated, political espionage film than a traditional samurai movie. Sasuke and the other heads of the opposing spy networks are more ninja in their actions than samurai. The historical setting and plot are pretty complex and, unless you have a good knowledge of Japanese history from the early 1600's, it's likely to leave you a little confused at first. Basically, all you need to know is that Sasuke is reluctantly dragged into a battle between the clans for a rogue spy, Koriyama Tatewaki, who defected from the Takeda Clan. Everything else will become clear as the film moves along. If you like espionage or suspense films, Samurai Spy will not disappoint.
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