Gonza the Spearman (1986)

Original title

鑓の権三

Directed by

Masahiro Shinoda

Genre

drama film

Country

Japan

Runtime

2h 05m

Rating

7.0 of 10 from 17 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

A skilled spearman in 18th century Japan becomes entangled in a scandal that threatens his honor and his life. He is drawn into a series of misunderstandings and rigid social codes that push him toward a tragic fate.

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What happens

Gonza the Spearman (近松門左衛門　鑓の権三, Yari no gonza) is a 1986 Japanese drama film directed by Masahiro Shinoda. It was entered into the 36th Berlin International Film Festival, where it won the Silver Bear for outstanding artistic contribution. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

Trailer

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