Cannes Film Festival 2026 | Fantasia International Film Festival 2026 | Sitges International Film Festival 2026
Murashige Araki, lord of Arioka Castle, rebels against the powerful ruler Oda Nobunaga and prepares to defend his fortress. Surrounded by enemy forces, he struggles to protect the people inside while keeping his restless samurai under control. When a young samurai is murdered, a series of strange incidents creates fear and suspicion within the castle. With enemies outside and possible traitors among his own people, Murashige turns to Kanbei Kuroda, a brilliant strategist held prisoner in the dungeon, for help in uncovering the truth and solving the mysteries.
Born in Kobe in 1955, Kiyoshi Kurosawa began making independent films while studying sociology. After working as an assistant director, he gained international recognition with Cure (1997). His films include Charisma, Pulse, Tokyo Sonata, Wife of a Spy and Cloud.
Charades Films(International), Shochiku Co., Ltd.(Asia)
