Sword of Desperation

2010, 1h 54min

A talented but troubled Edo Period swordsman, Kanemi Sanzaemon. Three years earlier, Kanemi killed a woman, Renko, the corrupt mistress of the powerful daimyo Tabu Ukyou. Unexpectedly, Kanemi received a lenient sentence for his crime and is allowed to return to his clan after only one year of imprisonment. Following his return, Kanemi is faced with the death of his wife, Mutsue. Thereafter, Kanemi lives with and cares for his wife's niece, Satoo, who has secret affections for Kanemi and expresses them by helping change his bleak outlook on life. Meanwhile, Kanemi's develops his unique "bird-catching" sword technique which he will soon put to test in battle for the first time against the fearsome swordsman, Hayatonosho Obiya.

"Sword of Desperation" — action, romance and thriller movie produced in Japan and released in 2010. It has a great rating on IMDb: 7.2 stars out of 10. It is a feature-length film with a runtime of 1h 54min. "Sword of Desperation" is currently available for rent and to buy on Apple TV and Vudu and to stream on Tubi. Click on a playlink to watch it now!

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In 17th century Japan, a skilled but troubled swordsman named Kanemi Sanzaemon is sentenced to house arrest for murdering his lord's concubine. Unexpectedly, he is freed after a year and appointed as his lord's bodyguard. As he navigates his new role and confronts his past, Kanemi must also face off against a formidable foe who seeks to overthrow his lord. With the help of his loyal niece and a unique sword technique, Kanemi must make a choice between loyalty and survival in this gripping action-thriller.

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