The Hidden Blade

Name: The Hidden Blade
Genre: drama, romance
Released: 2004
Duration: 132 min
Rating: 7.4
Cast: Masatoshi Nagase, Takako Matsu, Hidetaka Yoshioka, Yukiyoshi Ozawa, Tomoko Tabata

The Hidden Blade (2004) — drama, romance film. Directed by Yoji Yamada. Starring Masatoshi Nagase, Takako Matsu, Hidetaka Yoshioka, Yukiyoshi Ozawa. This page maps 5 characters and 4 relationships between them as an interactive character network. Rated 7.4/10 from 128 votes.

Interactive Features for The Hidden Blade

The Hidden Blade offers interactive tools beyond traditional movie databases:

Character Relationship Map — Interactive D3-powered visualization of character connections, alliances, and conflicts. Explore how 5 characters interconnect through 4 relationship links.
AI Story Visualization & Plot Analysis — AI-powered breakdown of story structure, emotional arcs, turning points, and narrative progression.

Story Analysis

Explores class constraints, systemic corruption, and quiet rebellion leading to personal liberation.

Drama, Romance · 7.4/10 · 132 min · 2004

Set in 19th Century Japan a young samurai who finds himself in love with a farm girl leaves his home to begin a new life. He has to take stock of his new life when he is put to the test and ordered to kill a traitor who just happens to be his dearest friend.