Action, Drama
The story follows a young ninja who is operating undercover in the court of an aging Lord, during a peaceful era in Japan that is on the brink of change. The Lord challenges his lazy samurais to a punishing marathon to toughen them up. In the mix is a ninja whose loyalties are tested and the lord’s rebellious daughter, Princess Yuki, who wants to participate in the race.
From the director of Candyman Bernard Rose with a score by Philip Glass, inspired by a true-life race still held annualy in Japan, Samurai Marathon is an action-led film with a samurai twist.
“A mix of action and art, full of adventure and spirit” – The Wee Review
“An epic sword-slasher” – Screen Daily
“Captivating. Entertaining” – FilmPulse
Takeru Satoh
Nana Komatsu
Mirai Moriyama
Director:
Bernard Rose
Script:
Akihiro Dobashi, Bernard Rose, Hiroshi Saitô
Length:
1h 43m
Production country:
Japan, Storbritannien
Original language:
Japanska
Original title:
サムライマラソン
Production year:
2019
NonStop Entertainment