SummarySoza, a warrior better with books than blades, is out to avenge his father and restore honor to his family name. As the blood debt looms, sensitive Soza must decide – to kill or not to kill? From award-winning filmmaker Hirokazu Kore-Eda, Hana deconstructs the samurai legend with laughter and emotion, exploring what happens when those charged wit... Read More
Directed By:Hirokazu Koreeda
Written By:Hirokazu Koreeda
Hana
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Director Hirokazu Kore-Eda ("Maborosi") brings gentle irony to the samurai genre with Hana.... It's a winner. [4 May 2007, p.38]
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Kore-eda keeps the tone mostly light and frothy, infusing the proceedings even at their darkest moments with humor. Although at times it feels like two or three characters too many have been crammed into its two-hour running time, every one of them is likable to some degree, maintaining the generosity of spirit Kore-eda displayed in his previous films.
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Production Company:
- Shochiku
Release Date:May 6, 2007
Duration:2 h 7 m
Tagline:To Kill or Not to Kill, That is the Question.
Awards
Nikkan Sports Film Awards
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
San Sebastián International Film Festival
• 1 Nomination
Asian Film Awards
• 1 Nomination
