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Hana (2006)

6.620062h 7mJA
ActionDramaHistoryComedy

Directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda

Rating

6.6/10

Runtime

2h 7m

Language

JA

Release

June 3, 2006

Director

Hirokazu Kore-eda

Official Trailer

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Overview

In a poor district of Edo lives a young samurai named Soza. He has been sent by his clan to avenge the death of his father. He isn't an accomplished swordsman however, and he prefers sharing the life of the residents, teaching the kids how to write etc. When he finally finds the man he is looking fo...

Cast

Junichi Okada

Junichi Okada

Sozaemon Aoki

Rie Miyazawa

Rie Miyazawa

Osae

Arata Furuta

Arata Furuta

Sadashiro

Teruyuki Kagawa

Teruyuki Kagawa

Jirozaemon Hirano

Tomoko Tabata

Tomoko Tabata

Onobu

Ryûhei Ueshima

Ryûhei Ueshima

Otokichi

Yuichi Kimura

Yuichi Kimura

Magosaburo

Ryo Kase

Ryo Kase

Sodekichi

Seiji Chihara

Seiji Chihara

Tomekichi

Sei Hiraizumi

Sei Hiraizumi

Zenzo

Moeko Ezawa

Moeko Ezawa

Omasaru

Yui Natsukawa

Yui Natsukawa

Oryo

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Hana (2006), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

In a poor district of Edo lives a young samurai named Soza. He has been sent by his clan to avenge the death of his father. He isn't an accomplished swordsman however, and he prefers sharing the life of the residents, teaching the kids how to write etc. When he finally finds the man he is looking for, he will have to decide whether he follows the way of the samurai or chooses peace and reconciliation.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Hana. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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