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Samayou Yaiba (2004)

Samayou Yaiba poster
Original title
さまよう刃
Directed by
Shōichi Mashiko
Genre
crime film
Country
Japan
Runtime
1h 52m
Rating
8.2 of 10 from 8 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

A father seeks revenge after his daughter is murdered. The film follows his struggle with grief and the consequences of his actions.

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What happens

Samayou Yaiba (さまよう刃) is a 2009 Japanese film directed by Shouichi Mashiko and produced by Toei based on the novel, Samayou Yaiba (2004) by Keigo Higashino. The film is also known under the English title The Hovering Blade. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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