
Silent jidaigeki released on New Year's Eve, 1926.
Directed by Tadamoto Ōkubo, Flashing Blade leans on a strong ensemble — Yoshiko Kawada, Goro Morino, Kinuyo Tanaka — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1926.
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A group of travelers is stranded in a small country inn when the river floods during heavy rains. As the bad weather continues, tensions rise amongst the trapped travelers.
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