Gobangiri

Gobangiri Movie Details:

Japanese title碁盤斬り
Also known as Bushido, Gobankiri 
Country Japan
Language Japanese
GenreHistory, Drama
Release dateMay 17, 2024
Running time2hr 9min
Age ratingG
StarringMasachika Ichimura, Kaya Kiyohara, Kyôko Koizumi
Directed by  Kazuya Shiraishi
Written byMasato Kato
Produced bySatoshi Akagi, Yukiko Tanikawa
Cinematography by Jun Fukumoto
Distributor Kino Films

Gobangiri Movie Cast & Characters:

  • Masachika Ichimura as Chobei
  • Kaya Kiyohara as Kinu
  • Kyôko Koizumi as Okou
  • Jun Kunimura as Genbei Yorozuya
  • Tsuyoshi Kusanagi as Kakunoshin Yanagida
  • Taishi Nakagawa as Yakichi
  • Eita Okuno as Kajikisamon
  • Takuma Otoo as Tokujiro
  • Takumi Saitô as Hyogo Shibata

Storyline:

Kakunoshin Yanagida was a samurai, who was forced out of the Han due to a false accusation. He then lived in poverty with his daughter Kinu. Despite being poor, he never gave up the pride and honor that he held as a samurai. Even when playing the board game Go, which is his hobby, he always plays fairly. Because of a case, the truth behind the false accusation is revealed. Kakunoshin is shaken and filled with rage. He decides to take revenge, even if it means he will be torn from his daughter.

About Gobangiri Movie:

Gobangiri (碁盤斬り; Also known as Bushido, Gobankiri) is a Japanese historical, drama film directed by  Kazuya Shiraishi and written by Masato Kato. It stars Masachika Ichimura, Kaya Kiyohara, Kyôko Koizumi.

It was released on May 17, 2024.

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