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Taboo

Drama History Thriller

1999, 1h 40min

Set during Japan's Shogun era, this film looks at life in a samurai compound where young warriors are trained in swordfighting. A number of interpersonal conflicts are brewing in the training room, all centering around a handsome young samurai named Sozaburo Kano. The school's stern master can choose to intervene, or to let Kano decide his own path.

"Taboo" — drama, history and thriller movie produced in Japan and released in 1999. It has a good rating on IMDb: 6.8 stars out of 10. It is a feature-length film with a runtime of 1h 40min. "Taboo" is not currently available to stream in USA. Save it and we'll notify you when it's available! Make sure to turn on push notifications as well.

Country: Japan

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Cast:

Tomorowo Taguchi,

Susumu Terajima,

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Critic David Parkinson

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8

...a film about the passing of the samurai, loyalty, outward appearance and the need for thought before action.

Read full review at Empire

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Taboo was released in theaters on October 6, 2000.