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Love's Twisting Path (2019)
Director: Sadao Nakajima
Cast: Kengo Kora, Mikako Tabe, Ryo Kimura, Masatoshi Nagase
5.5Runtime93 min
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Set in Kyoto in the last days of the Edo Period, the bloody conflict continues between local feudal domains, which aim to overthrow the Tokugawa Shogunate, and the Shogun's police and city patrol. Tajuro Kiyokawa, once the master of the sword but now a depraved samurai who left his domain putting aside his past ambition, barely makes ends meet. Toyo, a woman who runs a tavern next door, feels affection for Tajuro who guards her place against nasty customers, but he never realizes Toyo's feelings.
Critical Reception & Ratings
Love's Twisting Path, a 2019 drama directed by Sadao Nakajima, has received a mixed critical reception. The film has a 5.5/10 rating on IMDb, indicating a somewhat divided public reception. However, without any information about major awards recognition, it is difficult to assess the film's critical acclaim.
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Love's Twisting Path, directed by Sadao Nakajima in 2019, offers a captivating blend of drama and historical intrigue set against the backdrop of late Edo period Japan. The film features strong performances from stars like Kengo Kora and Mikako Tabe, bringing to life the complex relationships and moral ambiguities faced by a depraved samurai and the woman who cares for him.