Where to Watch Sword of Desperation (2010) in the US

What it's about

A talented but troubled Edo Period swordsman, Kanemi Sanzaemon. Three years earlier, Kanemi killed a woman, Renko, the corrupt mistress of the powerful daimyo Tabu Ukyou. Unexpectedly, Kanemi received a lenient sentence for his crime and is allowed to return to his clan after only one year of imprisonment. Following his return, Kanemi is faced with the death of his wife, Mutsue. Thereafter, Kanemi lives with and cares for his wife's niece, Satoo, who has secret affections for Kanemi and expresses them by helping change his bleak outlook on life. Meanwhile, Kanemi's develops his unique "bird-catching" sword technique which he will soon put to test in battle for the first time against the fearsome swordsman, Hayatonosho Obiya.

Cast and crew

Director

Hideyuki Hirayama

Writer

Shûhei Fujisawa, Hidehiro Itô, Itaru Era

Starring

Etsushi Toyokawa, Chizuru Ikewaki, Kôji Kikkawa

Details

Release date

Jul 10, 2010

Language

Japanese

Country

Japan

Awards

1 win & 9 nominations

Where to Watch Sword of Desperation (2010) in the US — common questions

Where to watch Sword of Desperation in the United States?

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Can I stream Sword of Desperation or do I have to rent it in the United States?

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