The Floating Castle

The Floating Castle

2012 · 150 min · JA · 7.1 (20 votes)
Dir. Shinji Higuchi, Isshin Inudo · Starring Mansai Nomura, Nana Eikura, Hiroki Narimiya, Tomomitsu Yamaguchi, Koichi Sato, Masachika Ichimura · Music Koji Ueno
HistoryComedyDrama

In the year 1590, the mighty warlord Toyotomi Hideyoshi is close to fulfilling his ambition of unifying all of Japan under his banner when he comes across unexpected resistance in the form of a floating fortress known as Oshi Castle. Narita Nagachika, a frivolous hedonistic fellow and unlikely candidate for the position of rebel general, finds himself in charge of defending the castle. His odds? An army of 500 men to combat Toyotomi Hideyoshi's army of 20,000.

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A grand, yet surprisingly lighthearted historical epic. It balances the weight of war and unification with moments of genuine comedy and character-driven drama, offering a unique take on samurai cinema.

epiccomedicdramaticlightheartedsteadyhistorical epicperiod dramasamurai cinemawarhonorunderdogleadership
samuraisengoku periodtoyotomi hideyoshi
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