Blade of the Immortal (2017)

Drama, Fantasy, Action

Director: Takashi Miike
Writers: Hiroaki Samura, Tetsuya Oishi
Starring: Takuya Kimura, Hana Sugisaki, Sôta Fukushi, Hayato Ichihara

"Vengeance Never Dies."

Samurai Manji has taken a lot of lives, both innocent and guilty, and now lives life in feudal Japan as a criminal. After being cursed with immortality until he kills enough evil men, Manji meets a young girl who enlists him to be her body-guard. Swearing loyalty, protection and vengeance against the group of sword fighters who slaughtered her family, the unlikely duo set on a remarkable quest to make right against those who did them wrong.

Plot summary from IMDb: Manji, a highly skilled samurai, becomes cursed with immortality after a legendary battle. Haunted by the brutal murder of his sister, Manji knows that only fighting evil will regain his soul. He promises to help a young girl named Rin avenge her parents, who were killed by a group of master swordsmen led by ruthless warrior Anotsu. The mission will change Manji in ways he could never imagine - the 100th film by master director Takashi Miike.

Awards: 10 nominations.
Runtime: 140 min
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