

Set in 19th Century Japan a young samurai who finds himself in love with a farm girl leaves his home to begin a new life. He has to take stock of his new life when he is put to the test and ordered to kill a traitor who just happens to be his dearest friend.
The Hidden Blade (2004) is a drama and romance film directed by Yoji Yamada. It stars Masatoshi Nagase, Takako Matsu, and Hidetaka Yoshioka. The film runs for 2 hours 12 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.4 out of 10 from 128 votes.

Masatoshi Nagase
Munezô Katagiri

Takako Matsu
Kie

Hidetaka Yoshioka
Samon Shimada

Yukiyoshi Ozawa
Yaichirô Hazama

Tomoko Tabata
Shino Katagiri

Chieko Baisho
Mrs. Katagiri

Kunie Tanaka
Kanbê Katagiri

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The Hidden Blade stars Masatoshi Nagase, Takako Matsu, Hidetaka Yoshioka, and Yukiyoshi Ozawa, and was directed by Yoji Yamada.
The Hidden Blade has a runtime of 2 hours 12 minutes.
The Hidden Blade was released in 2004.
The Hidden Blade is a drama and romance film.
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