The Shibata clan's historic betrayal in Niigata occurred during the intense Boshin War, Japan's most ferocious conflict. The story follows an 11-member suicide squad on a desperate mission to defend a fortress. As the Shibata clan, the old shogunate, and the new government clash, their heroic struggle unfolds. This timeless film captivates with its relentless rebels.
The original script was written by Kazuo Kasahara in 1964. However, Shigeru Okada, the head of Toei Kyoto Studio, was dissatisfied with the ending, so the project was shelved. Sixty years later, the script was finally brought to life on screen, directed by Kazuya Shiraishi.[4]
Release
The film was invited at 37th Tokyo International Film Festival as opening film where it will have its world premiere on October 28, 2024. It had already secured theatrical distribution in North America.[5]