1 May 2012

Sword of the Stranger (Japan, 2007)

The film follows Kotaro, a young boy who is hunted by a group of swordsmen from Ming Dynasty China for mysterious reasons. Among the group is a fearsome Western fighter named Luo-Lang, whose only desire is to find a worthy opponent. Due to circumstances, Kotaro and his dog meet Nanashi, a nameless ronin who is haunted by memories of his past which have led him to avoid drawing his sword ever again. When the Ming clash with a Sengoku-era feudal lord, a proud general, and monks torn between faith and survival, the reason behind the Ming group's pursuit tests the bond between Kotaro and Nanashi.

Now, here's an animated film that completely reeks of quality. If you're interested in either samurai movies or anime, you can't go wrong with this one. Fantastic sword fights is the name of the game, and the soundtrack is just as epic as it is beautiful. 

Genre: Animation/Action/Adventure

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