Hakkenden
Released 2 years ago in 2024. Hakkenden is a drama/fantasy film. directed by Fumihiko Sori. With a runtime of 2h 29m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Koji Yakusho, Seiyo Uchino, and Tao Tsuchiya
Synopsis
Takizawa Bakin, a popular Edo period author, begins to recount a story he is planning in front of his friend, the artist Katsushika Hokusai. The story is about eight warriors who, each carrying a jewel, gather together as if guided by fate and embark on a harsh journey to fight the curse of the Satomi family. Hokusai is drawn into the story that Bakin is telling, and visits Bakin on various occasions to hear the rest of the story, and a strange relationship between the two begins. The serialization becomes Bakin's life's work, with the idea of "rewarding good and punishing evil in a world where evil is rampant," but after 28 years, as the story finally approaches its climax, Bakin begins to lose his sight. With the completion of the story in doubt, he receives an unexpected proposal from his daughter-in-law. Will the story ever be completed?
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 1, 2024
1 year ago
Runtime
2h 29m
149 minutes total
User Rating
7.4/10
Great (7 votes)
Box Office
$3.7M
Worldwide gross
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Koji Yakusho
as Bakin Takizawa
Seiyo Uchino
as Hokusai Katsushika
Tao Tsuchiya
as Fusehime
Keisuke Watanabe
as Shino Inuzuka
Jin Suzuki
as Sousuke Inukawa
Rihito Itagaki
as Keno Inusaka
Koshi Mizukami
as Genpachi Inukai
Koudai Matsuoka
as Daikaku Inumura
So Kaku
as Kobungo Inuta
Maito Fujioka
as Shinbe Inue
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
- Revenue
- $3,652,816
Production Companies
- Kinoshita Group
- Kino Films
- unfilm
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hakkenden about?
Takizawa Bakin, a popular Edo period author, begins to recount a story he is planning in front of his friend, the artist Katsushika Hokusai. The story is about eight warriors who, each carrying a j...
Who directed Hakkenden?
Hakkenden was directed by Fumihiko Sori.
How long is Hakkenden?
Hakkenden has a runtime of 2 hours and 29 minutes (149 minutes total).
When was Hakkenden released?
Hakkenden was released on October 1, 2024 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Hakkenden?
The main cast of Hakkenden includes Koji Yakusho, Seiyo Uchino, Tao Tsuchiya, Keisuke Watanabe, Jin Suzuki.