Aragami

– Two seriously wounded samurai find refuge from a storm at an isolated temple, the home of a swordsma..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.90 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 10 Minutes
Release Year:
2003
Original Name:
荒神
Aragami (2003) - Also known as 荒神

Two seriously wounded samurai find refuge from a storm at an isolated temple, the home of a swordsman and a mysterious young woman. One samurai awakes to find that not only has his comrade died, but that his wounds have miraculously healed. He discovers that he has been given the power of immortality by the swordsman, a man once known as the legendary Miyamoto Musashi, who now lives an endless existence as Aragami, a "god of battle".

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Release Date:

29 Apr 2004

Language:

Japanese

Director:

Ryûhei Kitamura

Writer:

Shôichirô Masumoto (story), Ryûhei Kitamura, Ryuichi Takatsu

Main Actors:

Takao Ohsawa, Masaya Katô, Kanae Uotani, Tak Sakaguchi

Plot:

Ancient Japan. Fleeing from enemies, two wounded samurai arrive at a strange old temple in a remote location in the mountains. The doors to the place are opened by a beautiful and exotic woman, who beckons them inside. Unable to walk any further, they collapse from exhaustion. One of the samurai awakens to find himself miraculously healed. He meets his saviour, a mysterious man who tells him that his friend died from his wounds. The samurai is persuaded to stay the night. His host tells him the legend of the "Tengu", a goblin which is said to reside in the mountains dining on the flesh of men. He goes on to reveal the true name of the Tengu : Aragami. When the samurai asks if Aragami poses a threat to the temple, his host answers : "I am Aragami". The only way for the Samurai to leave the temple is to destroy Aragami.

Awards:

1 win.

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.9/10