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Widow: Bliss in a Mourning Dress (1993)
Directed by Takahisa Zeze
Overview
The film depicts Nagatoshi, a monk, who is mistaken for the reincarnation of a hero in a small mountain village who looks exactly like him, and who rebels against the government together with the farmers. Unlike its predecessor, which was a period drama in style, this film is more contemporary, incorporating issues such as corruption at a general contractor. The dynamism of the farmers’ revolt, with its mass mobilization of extras, is also a highlight of the film.
Length 62 minutes
Actors
Takeshi Itô | Kazuhiro Sano | Hotaru Hazuki | Takahiko Kobayashi | Bunmei Tobayama | Yuri Ishihara | Takeshi Iguchi