Lady Snowblood

Lady Snowblood

1973 · 97 min · JA · NR · 7.6 (312 votes)
Dir. Toshiya Fujita · Starring Meiko Kaji, Toshio Kurosawa, Masaaki Daimon, Miyoko Akaza, Shinichi Uchida, Takeo Chii · Music Masaaki Hirao · Lady Snowblood Collection

I threw away my tears. I gave up my heart. I can't even fall in love. A flower of resentment that blooms sadly.....

ActionCrimeDrama

Yuki's family is nearly wiped out before she is born due to the machinations of a band of criminals. These criminals kidnap and brutalize her mother but leave her alive. Later her mother ends up in prison with only revenge to keep her alive. She creates an instrument for this revenge by purposefully getting pregnant. Yuki never knows the love of a family but only killing and revenge.

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A hyper-stylized, operatic revenge saga. Expect breathtaking, blood-soaked action sequences and a melancholic exploration of a life defined by vengeance. It's a visually stunning, brutal, and unforgettable cinematic experience.

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