Don't Lose Your Head!

Directed by

Hayato Kawai

Country

Japan

How it feels

In 1700s Japan, a lord is killed during a famous sword attack. His identical brother is forced to take his place, leading to a farcical series of events as the impostor navigates the confused court.

comedicfast-pacedwhimsicalplayfullightheartedchaotichistorical farce

What happens

『身代わり忠臣蔵』（みがわりちゅうしんぐら）は、土橋章宏が2018年に発表した日本の小説。幻冬舎より出版。 時代劇『忠臣蔵』をモチーフに、吉良上野介が松之大廊下での刃傷沙汰で死亡し、彼にそっくりな弟が替え玉に仕立て上げられたことで起こる騒動を描く。 2024年に映画版が公開された。 (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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