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Release Year2023
Runtime2h 48m
LanguageJapanese
CertificationR
GenresHistory, Drama, Romance
Votes25
DirectorKeishi Otomo
WritersRyota Kosawa
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.7 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsTHE LEGEND & BUTTERFLY
About THE LEGEND & BUTTERFLY
Oda Nobunaga and Nōhime were originally married to mend a hostile relationship between neighbouring regions. Unfortunately, they were like oil and water, making for a somewhat unhappy marriage. When Oda's enemy, Imagawa Yoshimoto, attacks Owari with his vast army, Oda is devastated by the overwhelming gap in military strength. However, Nohime encourages him not to despair, and the pair draw up a tactical plan that will allow them to overcome the odds.
Directed by Keishi Otomo, THE LEGEND & BUTTERFLY leans on a strong ensemble — Takuya Kimura, Haruka Ayase, Hideaki Ito — 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 history titles of 2023.
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