Samurai Marathon - I Sicari Dello Shogun ❲PRO - 2024❳

Princess Yuki ( Nana Komatsu ), the lord's independent daughter, secretly joins the marathon in disguise to escape her father's control and find freedom. Artistic Style

Directed by (best known for Candyman ), Samurai Marathon (Italian title: I sicari dello Shogun ) is a 2019 historical drama that blends the high-stakes world of the jidaigeki (period drama) with a unique story of endurance. Historical Foundations Samurai Marathon - I sicari dello Shogun

Realizing his error, Karasawa must join the race to stop the team of Shogunate assassins dispatched to "quell" the supposed uprising. Princess Yuki ( Nana Komatsu ), the lord's

The film features an "ethereal" and propulsive soundtrack by legendary composer Philip Glass, which provides a modern, rhythmic pulse to the traditional setting. The film features an "ethereal" and propulsive soundtrack

Reviewers note the film shifts between different moods—ranging from slapstick comedy and coming-of-age drama to a dark, bloody climax once the assassins arrive. Key Cast Takeru Satoh as Jinnai Karasawa Nana Komatsu as Princess Yuki Mirai Moriyama as Heikuro Tsujimura Danny Huston as Commodore Matthew Perry Samurai Marathon | VERN'S REVIEWS on the FILMS of CINEMA

Lord Itakura challenges his men to a grueling 36-mile run through rugged terrain.

Bernard Rose utilizes vibrant cinematography to capture pre-industrial Japan, focusing on "bodies in motion" and realistic, visceral swordplay rather than overly choreographed stunts.