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里見八犬伝

Original title: 里見八犬伝

Year

2006

Rating

★ 7.3/10

Runtime

123 min

Seasons

1

Genres

Drama, War & Politics

"Satomi Hakkenden" tells the tale of eight samurai brothers and their adventures, with themes of loyalty and family honor, as well as Confucianism, bushido and Buddhist philosophy. "Satomi Hakkenden" is based off a 19th century 106 volume epic novel written by Kyokutei Bakin. The novel was written over a period of 30 years. Kyokutei Bakin had gone blind before finishing the tale, consequently, dictating the final portions to his daughter-in-law Michi.

Cast: 菅野美穂, 京本政樹, 佐野史郎, 山田優, 佐藤隆太, 勝地涼, 仲間由紀恵, 長塚京三