Kamui
Original title: Kamui gaiden
2009 · 1 h 55 min
Yōichi SaiCast
Ken'ichi Matsuyama 
Koyuki 
Kaoru Kobayashi 
Kôichi Satô 
Hideaki Itô Sei Ashina
Credits
Written by: Sampei Shirato
Plot
A rebellious ninja in 17th century Japan takes refuge with a fisherman and his family.
Sinekatalog’s take
Kamui (2009) is a Japanese drama directed by Yōichi Sai. It stars Ken'ichi Matsuyama, Koyuki and Kaoru Kobayashi. It runs 115 minutes. It is listed here for its festival and awards record.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Ratings
IMDb: 5.6 / 10 (1,153 votes)
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