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The Floating Castle (2012)
Director: Shinji Higuchi
Cast: Mansai Nomura, Nana Eikura, Hiroki Narimiya, Tomomitsu Yamaguchi
Runtime144 min
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In the year 1590, the mighty warlord Toyotomi Hideyoshi is close to fulfilling his ambition of unifying all of Japan under his banner when he comes across unexpected resistance in the form of a floating fortress known as Oshi Castle. Narita Nagachika, a frivolous hedonistic fellow and unlikely candidate for the position of rebel general, finds himself in charge of defending the castle. His odds? An army of 500 men to combat Toyotomi Hideyoshi's army of 20,000.
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Fans of historical dramas and offbeat comedies will delight in the unique blend of genres in The Floating Castle, directed by Shinji Higuchi in 2012. With a standout ensemble led by Mansai Nomura, Nana Eikura, and Hiroki Narimiya, the film offers a quirky, visually stunning take on the story of an unlikely rebel general tasked with defending his castle against a massive invading army.
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The Floating Castle is a 2012 Japanese historical-drama film directed by Shinji Higuchi and Isshin Inudo, starring Mansai Nomura, and adapts Ryō Wada's novel (2007) of the same name.
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